There are 5 ways to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa by train, bus, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Pisa Centrale • 2h 34m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3h
3 alternative options
Train • 3h 1m
Bus • 3h 21m
Drive • 1h 48m
Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa by train and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €28 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Pisa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Pisa Centrale via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Bologna Centrale Station and Leaning Tower of Pisa is 171 km. The road distance is 169.5 km.
The best way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa without a car is to train via Pisa Centrale which takes 2h 34m and costs €13 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa, including transfers.
Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa is to train via Pisa Centrale which takes 2h 34m and costs €13 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 3h 21m.
- Distance: 171.2 km
- Duration: 2h 34m
What companies run services between Bologna Centrale Station, Italy and Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa via Firenze S.M.N. and Pisa Centrale in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Pisa 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17 - €24 and the journey takes 3h. Marino Autolinee also services this route once daily.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €28 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €29 - €40
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa S. Rossore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €11 - €12
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €150
- Seating Carriage
- €22 - €45
- Couchette Carriage
- €75 - €95
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Pisa Pietrasantina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bologna to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pisa station.
Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Pisa S. Rossore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Bologna Centrale Station to Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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