There are 4 ways to get from Punta Ala 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Follonica to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
4h 39m€30–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grosseto to Bologna Centralebus N527
7h 2m€23–35Drive 247 km
- Drive from Punta Ala to Bolognacar 247 km
3h 31m€41–58Train via Florence
- Take the train from Follonica to Livorno Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4h 48m€31–106
Punta Ala to Bologna by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punta Ala to Bologna is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Punta Ala to Bologna is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Punta Ala to Bologna. However, there are services departing from PUNTA ALA Poggettone and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Porto Canale and Grosseto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Punta Ala to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Follonica and arriving at Bologna Centrale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Punta Ala and Bologna is 287 km. The road distance is 247 km.
The best way to get from Punta Ala to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Punta Ala to Bologna, including transfers.
Punta Ala to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grosseto station.
Punta Ala to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Follonica station.
The best way to get from Punta Ala to Bologna is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Punta Ala, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Follonica to Bologna Centrale 4 times a week. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Grosseto to Bologna Centrale 4 times a week. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Follonica to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Livorno Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 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
- Flixbus
Bus from Grosseto to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
5 incredible day trips from Florence by train
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Punta Ala to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Punta Ala to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punta Ala to Bologna is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Punta Ala to Bologna.
There are 3632+ hotels available in Bologna.