There are 3 ways to get from Palaia to Bologna 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
best- Take the train from S.Romano-M.-S.Croce to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
1h 50m€43–112Line 230 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palaia San Francesco 2 to Pontederabus 220 / ...
- Take the bus from Empoli to Bolognabus FlixBus 507
4h 13m€16–25Drive 148.7 km
- Drive from Palaia to Bolognacar 148.7 km
1h 44m€24–35
Palaia to Bologna by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palaia to Bologna is to line 230 bus and bus which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Palaia to Bologna is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Palaia to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Palaia San Francesco 2 and arriving at Bologna via Empoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Palaia to Bologna. However, there are services departing from S.Romano-M.-S.Croce and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Palaia and Bologna is 152 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.
The best way to get from Palaia to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Palaia to Bologna, including transfers.
Palaia to Bologna bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane, depart from Palaia San Francesco 2 station.
Palaia to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from S.Romano-M.-S.Croce station.
The best way to get from Palaia to Bologna is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can line 230 bus and bus, which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Palaia, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Palaia to Bologna Centrale via S.Romano-M.-S.Croce and Firenze S.M.N. in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palaia San Francesco 2 to Bologna via Pontedera, Pontedera-Casciana T, Empoli, and Empoli in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from S.Romano-M.-S.Croce to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 800 142 424
- [email protected]
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from Palaia San Francesco 2 to Pontedera
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- at-bus.it
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Booking & Getting There
Palaia to Bologna bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane, arrive at Pontedera station.
Palaia to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palaia to Bologna is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Palaia to Bologna.
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