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Compare bus and train 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 bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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$20 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m 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 Pisa to Bologna
How to get from Pisa to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pisa to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:40 AM3h05Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)12:45 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$161One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:40 AM3h05Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)12:45 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 94285:02 PM1h56Pisa Centrale6:58 PMBologna Centrale$541One-way1 transfer
Other options
TUSCANY LINE 18561 · TUSCANY LINE 18513 · Regionale TTPER 178549:55 AM2h44Pisa San Rossore12:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$191One-way2 transfers
Tuscany Line 18555 · TUSCANY LINE 18509 · Regionale 178208:55 AM2h44Pisa San Rossore11:39 AMBologna San Ruffillo$191One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18411 · Tuscany Line 18512 · Regionale 1782410:48 AM3h07Pisa Centrale1:55 PMBologna Centrale$201One-way2 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM2h35Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)2:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:45 AM3h05Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)7:50 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$161One-way0 transfers
1317:20 PM2h40Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)10:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Bologna:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Bologna costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- 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 bus and train 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 Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Curcio Viaggi to go to Bologna by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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