There are 5 ways to get from Pisa to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, 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 via Florence
best- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Re / ...
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2h 7m€19–86Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pisa to Bologna170.4 km
2h 25m€11Bus
- Take the bus from Pisa to Bologna Centralebus N538 / ...
2h 30m€15–25Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
2h 42m€18–40Drive 170.8 km
- Drive from Pisa to Bolognacar 170.8 km
1h 52m€27–39
Pisa to Bologna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pisa to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Pisa to Bologna is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €26 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pisa and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pisa Centrale and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Pisa and Bologna is 169 km. The road distance is 170.8 km.
The best way to get from Pisa to Bologna without a car is to train via Florence which takes 2h 7m and costs €18 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Pisa to Bologna, including transfers.
Pisa to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pisa station.
Pisa to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Pisa Centrale station.
The best way to get from Pisa to Bologna is to train via Florence which takes 2h 7m and costs €18 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Pisa, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a train from Pisa Centrale to Bologna Centrale via Firenze S.M.N. in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Pisa to Bologna Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- 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 20 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
Train from Pisa Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Pisa to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Pisa to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pisa to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Pisa to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pisa to Bologna is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Pisa to Bologna.
Book your Pisa to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Pisa to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3545+ hotels available in Bologna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pisa and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.