The distance between Livorno and Bologna is around 187km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Livorno to Bologna by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bologna → Livorno if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bologna Centrale.
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Take the bus to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS.
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There are several options for getting from Livorno to Bologna by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Livorno and Bologna is around 187km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Livorno and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Livorno to Bologna is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Livorno and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Livorno and Bologna. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Livorno and Bologna with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 15m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Livorno and Bologna. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Livorno and Bologna. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Livorno and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 10m.
Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Livorno and Bologna. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Livorno to Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Livorno and Bologna. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Livorno to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | €15($15) | 4 times a day | 187km (116 miles) |
Train via Firenze S.M.N. | 2h 20m | €21($21) | hourly | 188km (117 miles) |
Bus | 4h 10m | €27($27) | 6 times a week | 223km (139 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €36($36) | on demand | 196km (122 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bologna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.