There are 4 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 38m€31–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Grossetobus N527
7h 7m€24–36Drive 247.5 km
- Drive from Bologna to Punta Alacar 247.5 km
3h 35m€40–58Train via Florence
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Livorno Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Follonicatrain Re
5h 24m€32–57
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 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Punta Ala is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €40 - €60.
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 Grosseto F.S. and Riva Del Sole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
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 38m.
The distance between Bologna and Punta Ala is 288 km. The road distance is 247.5 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Punta Ala without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 38m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Punta Ala, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Follonica twice a week. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Grosseto 4 times a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Follonica
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Livorno Centrale to Follonica
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 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
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Livorno Centrale to Follonica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Grosseto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Punta Ala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grosseto 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 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Bologna to Punta Ala.
There are 1950+ hotels available in Punta Ala.