There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to San Gimignano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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 Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.train Re
3h 14m€19–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Poggibonsibus N527
3h 22m€13–22Drive 151.6 km
- Drive from Bologna to San Gimignanocar 151.6 km
1h 48m€24–35Train, bus, line 130 bus
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to POGGIBONSI - Salcetobus 131
- Take the bus from Poggibonsi Fs to S.GIMIGNANO - P.ta S.Giovannibus 130
3h 29m€14–33
Bologna to San Gimignano by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to San Gimignano is to bus which costs €13 - €23 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to San Gimignano is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to San Gimignano. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at S.GIMIGNANO - P.ta S.Giovanni via Poggibonsi Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to San Gimignano. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Bologna and San Gimignano is 172 km. The road distance is 151.6 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to San Gimignano without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €18 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Bologna to San Gimignano, including transfers.
Bologna to San Gimignano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to San Gimignano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to San Gimignano is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €18 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €23 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and San Gimignano, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to S.GIMIGNANO - P.ta S.Giovanni via Firenze S.M.N., Poggibonsi-S.Gimign., and Poggibonsi Fs in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Poggibonsi 4 times a week. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Poggibonsi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 800 142 424
- [email protected]
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from Firenze Autostazione to POGGIBONSI - Salceto
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.at-bus.it/en
- Schedules at
- https://www.at-bus.it/en/lines-and-timetables
Bus from Poggibonsi Fs to S.GIMIGNANO - P.ta S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- https://www.at-bus.it/en
- Schedules at
- https://www.at-bus.it/en/lines-and-timetables
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to San Gimignano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poggibonsi station.
Bologna to San Gimignano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to San Gimignano is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Bologna to San Gimignano.
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