There are 3 ways to get from Bologna to Punta Ala 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Follonicatrain Ic
4h 32m€32–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sienabus N597 / ...
- Take the bus from Colonna San Marco to Follonica Fsbus Linea M2 Mare Bus
6h 46m€25–37Drive 247 km
- Drive from Bologna to Punta Alacar 247 km
3h 36m€45–65
Bologna to Punta Ala by train and bus (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Punta Ala is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Punta Ala is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Punta Ala. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at PUNTA ALA Poggettone via Bivio Giuseppe Pietri, Colonna San Marco and Follonica F.S.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Punta Ala. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Follonica via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Bologna and Punta Ala is 288 km. The road distance is 247 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Punta Ala without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Bologna to Punta Ala, including transfers.
Bologna to Punta Ala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Punta Ala train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Punta Ala is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Punta Ala, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Follonica 3 times a week. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to PUNTA ALA Poggettone via Siena, Bivio Giuseppe Pietri, Colonna San Marco, and Follonica F.S. in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Follonica
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Siena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 199 168 182
- [email protected]
- Website
- tiemmespa.it
Bus from Colonna San Marco to Follonica Fs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- tiemmespa.it
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Punta Ala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Siena station.
Bologna to Punta Ala train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Follonica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Punta Ala is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Bologna to Punta Ala.
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