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Compare train and bus for Macerata to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macerata to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Macerata to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Macerata to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 23844 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39149:27 AM3h59Macerata Università1:26 PMBologna Centrale$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale 23844 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39149:27 AM3h59Macerata Università1:26 PMBologna Centrale$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale 23878+
FRECCIAROSSA 88307:16 PM2h59Macerata Università10:15 PMBologna Centrale$701One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 23844 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39149:23 AM4h03Macerata station1:26 PMBologna Centrale$311One-way1 transfer
Regionale 23844 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39149:17 AM4h09Macerata Fontescodella1:26 PMBologna Centrale$321One-way1 transfer
Regionale 23838 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39107:13 AM4h13Macerata station11:26 AMBologna Centrale$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM6h15Piediripa, Via Donato Bramante2:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM7h45Piediripa, Via Donato Bramante10:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Macerata to Bologna:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Macerata to Bologna costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Macerata and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Macerata station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Piediripa, Via Donato Bramante and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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