There are 3 ways to get from Palaia to Bologna by bus, train, 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.
Line 230 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palaia to Pontederabus 230
- Take the train from Pontedera-Casciana T to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2h 29m€18–84Line 230 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palaia to Pontederabus 230
- Take the bus from Empoli to Bolognabus FlixBus 507
4h 12m€16–26Drive 148.7 km
- Drive from Palaia to Bolognacar 148.7 km
1h 44m€24–34
Palaia to Bologna by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palaia to Bologna is to line 230 bus and bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 4h 12m.
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 and arriving at Bologna via Empoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Palaia and Bologna is 170 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.
The best way to get from Palaia to Bologna without a car is to line 230 bus and train which takes 2h 29m and costs €18 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Palaia to Bologna, including transfers.
Palaia to Bologna bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane, depart from Palaia station.
Palaia to Bologna bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane, arrive at Pontedera station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palaia to Bologna is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Palaia to Bologna.
There are 3549+ hotels available in Bologna.
What companies run services between Palaia, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a bus from Palaia to Bologna via Pontedera, Pontedera-Casciana T, Empoli, and Empoli in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pontedera-Casciana T to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- 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 Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Phone
- +39 800 142 424
- [email protected]
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from Palaia to Pontedera
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.at-bus.it/en
- Schedules at
- https://www.at-bus.it/en/lines-and-timetables
Bus from Palaia to Pontedera
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.at-bus.it/en
- Schedules at
- https://www.at-bus.it/en/lines-and-timetables
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Empoli to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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