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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Piran is to train which costs €35 - €90 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Piran is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Piran?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Piran. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Piran via Mestre and Koper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Piran?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Piran. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Trieste C.le via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Bologna to Piran?

The distance between Bologna and Piran is 331 km. The road distance is 330.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Piran without a car is to train and line 2 ferry and car ferry which takes 5h 55m and costs €100 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Bologna to Piran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Piran bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bologna to Piran train from?

Bologna to Piran train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Piran?

The best way to get from Bologna to Piran is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Bologna to Piran bus arrive?

Bologna to Piran bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.

Where does the Bologna to Piran train arrive?

Bologna to Piran train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Trieste C.le station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Piran?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Piran is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Bologna to Piran.

Where can I stay near Piran?

There are 6620+ hotels available in Piran.

Bologna to Piran - 5 ways to travel via train, line 2 ferry, car ferry, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Trieste C.letrain 8918
4h 16m
€37–88
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Venezia Santa Luciatrain
2. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
3. Take the carferry from Port of Venice to Pirancarferry
5h 55m
€105–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 536 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mestre to Koper, Avtobusna Postajabus
6h 45m
Drive 330.7 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Pirancar 330.7 km
3h 28m
€53–76
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bologna Centrale to Portorožshuttle
4h 38m
€384–1,034

Bologna to Piran by train, ferry, and car ferry

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Distance: 331.3 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Piran, Slovenia?

ItaloTreno operates a train from Bologna centrale to Trieste C.le twice daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Piran via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), Mestre, Koper, Avtobusna Postaja, and Koper in around 6h 45m.

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