There are 3 ways to get from Bologna to Palaia by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to S.Romano-M.-S.Crocetrain Re
1h 51m€44–65Bus, line 230 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna to Empolibus FlixBus 507
- Take the bus from Pontedera to Palaiabus 230
4h 12m€15–23Drive 151.2 km
- Drive from Bologna to Palaiacar 151.2 km
1h 49m€25–36
Bologna to Palaia by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Palaia is to bus and line 230 bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Palaia is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Palaia. However, there are services departing from Bologna and arriving at Palaia via Pontedera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Palaia. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at S.Romano-M.-S.Croce via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Bologna and Palaia is 152 km. The road distance is 151.2 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Palaia without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Bologna to Palaia, including transfers.
Bologna to Palaia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna station.
Bologna to Palaia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Palaia is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 230 bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Palaia, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Palaia via Firenze S.M.N. and S.Romano-M.-S.Croce in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna to Palaia via Empoli, Empoli, Pontedera-Casciana T, and Pontedera in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna to Empoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Palaia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Empoli station.
Bologna to Palaia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Palaia is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Bologna to Palaia.
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