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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Empoli
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Empoli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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$20 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bologna to Empoli by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Empoli is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 17817 · TUSCANY LINE 18509 · TUSCANY LINE 182879:16 AM2h41Bologna San Ruffillo11:57 AMEmpoli station$161One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 17817 · TUSCANY LINE 18509 · TUSCANY LINE 182879:16 AM2h41Bologna San Ruffillo11:57 AMEmpoli station$161One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9391+
Regionale 3424710:12 AM1h10Bologna Centrale11:22 AMEmpoli station$531One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TTPER 17857 · TUSCANY LINE 18513 · Regionale 1821310:05 AM2h27Bologna Centrale12:32 PMEmpoli station$181One-way2 transfers
Regionale 17817 · TUSCANY LINE 18509 · Regionale 183659:05 AM2h30Bologna Centrale11:35 AMEmpoli station$181One-way2 transfers
Intercity 583+
TUSCANY LINE 40218:54 AM2h03Bologna Centrale10:57 AMEmpoli station$251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:30 PM2h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:35 PMEmpoli, Viale Palestro (Piazza Don Minzoni)$261One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9573+
Treno 18251 effettuato con bus FI65510:37 PM2h43Bologna Centrale1:20 AMEmpoli station$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Empoli:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Empoli costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Empoli take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 63 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Empoli as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Empoli station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Italo to go to Empoli by train.
- Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Empoli by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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