What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Pienza?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Pienza is to bus which costs €16 - €28 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Pienza?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Pienza is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Pienza?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Pienza. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Pienza N.Insediamento via Siena Autostazione and Buonconvento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Pienza?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Pienza. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Buonconvento via Firenze S.M.N. and Siena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Bologna to Pienza?

The distance between Bologna and Pienza is 214 km. The road distance is 218.7 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Pienza without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Pienza without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs €18 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Pienza?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Bologna to Pienza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Pienza bus from?

Bologna to Pienza bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Pienza train from?

Bologna to Pienza train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Pienza?

The best way to get from Bologna to Pienza is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Bologna to Pienza bus arrive?

Bologna to Pienza bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Siena station.

Where does the Bologna to Pienza train arrive?

Bologna to Pienza train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Pienza?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Pienza is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Bologna to Pienza.

Where can I stay near Pienza?

There are 2129+ hotels available in Pienza.

Bologna to Pienza - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 112 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bologna to Pienza by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Via Matteottibus B23
4h 44m
€18–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sienabus N597 / ...
5h 24m
€16–27
Train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain Re
6h 6m
€26–52
Drive 218.7 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Pienzacar 218.7 km
2h 25m
€35–50
Train, bus, line 112 bus
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to P.Camolliabus 131
3. Take the bus from Siena Autostazione to Buonconventobus 112 / ...
5h 19m
€17–37

Bologna to Pienza by train and bus

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Distance: 214.3 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Pienza, Italy?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Pienza N.Insediamento via Firenze S.M.N., Siena, Buonconvento, and Buonconvento in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Siena 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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