The distance between Pisa and Bologna is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Pisa 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.
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Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale.
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Take the bus to Piazza Stazione then take the train to Bologna Centrale.
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There are several options for getting from Pisa to Bologna by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).
The distance between Pisa and Bologna is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (71 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Pisa and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pisa to Bologna is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Pisa and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then 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 Pisa and Bologna. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pisa and Bologna with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 2h 35m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Nightjet run train services between Pisa and Bologna. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pisa and Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pisa to Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 1h 40m.
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 Pisa and Bologna. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pisa to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 40m | €23($23) | every 30 mins | 169km (105 miles) |
Train to Bologna Centrale | 2h 35m | €18($18) | 3 times a week | 166km (103 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1h 40m | €15($15) | every 3 hours | 195km (121 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €28($28) | on demand | 183km (114 miles) |
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