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Compare train and bus for Livorno to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Livorno to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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$22 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Livorno to Bologna
How to get from Livorno to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Livorno to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
TUSCANY LINE 4020 · Regionale 18832 · Autobus TTPER B04009:12 AM3h38Livorno Centrale12:50 PMBologna Centrale$251One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
ETRUSCHI LINE 4014 · Regionale 178167:08 AM3h01Livorno Centrale10:09 AMBologna San Ruffillo$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale Veloce 4040+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 94232:42 PM2h16Livorno Centrale4:58 PMBologna Centrale$621One-way1 transfer
Other options
ETRUSCHI LINE 4014 · Regionale 178167:08 AM3h17Livorno Centrale10:25 AMBologna Centrale$251One-way1 transfer
ETRUSCHI LINE 4016 · TUSCANY LINE 18489 · Autobus TTPER B04008:12 AM4h38Livorno Centrale12:50 PMBologna Centrale$241One-way2 transfers
TUSCANY LINE 4030 · TUSCANY LINE 18492 · Regionale 1782810:50 AM3h49Antignano2:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$251One-way2 transfers
TUSCANY LINE 4026 · TUSCANY LINE 18490 · Autobus TTPER B040210:04 AM3h46Livorno Centrale1:50 PMBologna Centrale$251One-way2 transfers
TUSCANY LINE 4030 · TUSCANY LINE 18492 · Autobus TTPER B040411:03 AM3h47Livorno Centrale2:50 PMBologna Centrale$251One-way2 transfers
ETRUSCHI LINE 18270 · TUSCANY LINE 18508 · Autobus FI6807:21 AM4h29Antignano11:50 AMBologna Centrale$251One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Livorno to Bologna:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Livorno to Bologna costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 63 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Livorno and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Livorno, Piazza Dante (Stazione ferroviaria) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Trains mostly depart from Livorno Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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