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Compare bus and train for Reggio Emilia to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reggio Emilia to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a bus costs an average of $62.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Reggio Emilia to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Reggio Emilia to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reggio Emilia to Bologna:
A train is $46 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reggio Emilia to Bologna costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
The journey is about 19m faster (37m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly $5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 vs $21). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Reggio Emilia to Bologna
How to get from Reggio Emilia to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reggio Emilia to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0719:50 PM 1h30 Reggio Emilia, Piazzale Europa 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
0719:50 PM 1h30 Reggio Emilia, Piazzale Europa 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 88091:20 PM 0h22 Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 20678:44 AM 0h41 Reggio Emilia station 9:25 AM Bologna Centrale $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 392112:44 PM 0h41 Reggio Emilia station 1:25 PM Bologna Centrale $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39355:44 PM 0h41 Reggio Emilia station 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:45 AM 1h00 Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:25 PM 1h00 Reggio Emilia, AV Mediopadana 8:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus2:45 PM 1h30 Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa 4:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reggio Emilia to Bologna:
A train is $46 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reggio Emilia to Bologna costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
- Around 94 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reggio Emilia and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reggio Emilia station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 94 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus.
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