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Compare train and bus for Pisa to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Bologna:
A train is $0.79 (€0.65) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Bologna costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Pisa to Bologna
How to get from Pisa to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Pisa to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 83679 · Regionale 34107 · Regionale 178341:43 PM2h56Pisa Centrale4:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$181One-way2 transfers
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Regionale 83679 · Regionale 34107 · Regionale 178341:43 PM2h56Pisa Centrale4:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$181One-way2 transfers
Fastest
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 94285:09 PM1h49Pisa Centrale6:58 PMBologna Centrale$401One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 83671 · Regionale 34081 · Regionale 178105:25 AM3h14Pisa Centrale8:39 AMBologna San Ruffillo$181One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18595 · Regionale 34121 · Regionale TTPER 178566:50 PM3h19Pisa Centrale10:09 PMBologna San Ruffillo$181One-way2 transfers
Regionale 83681 · Regionale 34119 · Regionale 178445:50 PM3h19Pisa Centrale9:09 PMBologna San Ruffillo$181One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:40 AM3h05Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)12:45 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:45 AM3h05Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)7:50 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 PM2h30Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)7:40 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Bologna:
A train is $0.79 (€0.65) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Bologna costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 57 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pisa and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pisa Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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