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Archeodromo di Poggibonsi
Archaeological park reconstructing a 9th to 10th-century village on Poggio Imperiale. Excellent for hands-on insight into early medieval life.
Cheapest price on 24 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 24 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 24 Sept
1 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 24 Sept
1 h 57 m
Trains on 24 Sept
167
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Poggibonsi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Poggibonsi will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Bologna to Poggibonsi you need to make at least one change.
Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531 · Regionale 18233
Regionale 17807 · Regionale Veloce 4017 · Regionale 19037
Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521 · Regionale 18223
Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531 · Regionale 18233
Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519 · Regionale 18221
8967+
Regionale 18229
8951+
Regionale 18205
8959+
Regionale 18221
8963+
Regionale 18225
8953+
Regionale 18207Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Poggibonsi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 115 km
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Poggibonsi trains for today, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:16 Bologna | 3h29 | 20:45 Poggibonsi | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 24 September | |||||
Regionale 17801 · Regionale Veloce 18659 · Regionale 18203 | 5:46 Bologna San Ruffillo | 3h28 | 9:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17803 · Regionale 17867 · Regionale 18203 | 6:05 Bologna Centrale | 3h09 | 9:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Regionale Veloce 4013 · Regionale 19035 | 6:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h16 | 8:43 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Regionale Veloce 4013 · Regionale 19035 | 6:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 8:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17807 · Regionale Veloce 4017 · Regionale 19037 | 6:35 Bologna Centrale | 3h09 | 9:44 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17807 · Regionale 18205 | 6:35 Bologna Centrale | 3h39 | 10:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
Regionale 17807 · Regionale Veloce 4017 · Regionale 19037 | 6:35 Bologna Centrale | 3h03 | 9:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17807 · Regionale 18181 · Regionale 19037 | 6:46 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h52 | 9:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17807 · Regionale Veloce 4017 · Regionale 19037 | 6:46 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h58 | 9:44 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
9907+ Regionale 18205 | 6:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h17 | 10:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
9907+ Regionale 18203 | 6:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 9:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
9907+ Regionale 18207 | 6:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 11:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 · Regionale 18505 · Regionale 18205 | 7:05 Bologna Centrale | 3h09 | 10:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301+ Regionale 18203 | 7:12 Bologna Centrale | 2h02 | 9:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 · Regionale 18825 · Regionale 18205 | 7:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h58 | 10:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale Veloce 4017 · Regionale 19037 | 7:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 9:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale Veloce 4017 · Regionale 19037 | 7:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 9:44 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
8111+ Regionale 18209 | 7:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 12:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8111+ Regionale 18205 | 7:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 10:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8111+ Regionale 18207 | 7:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h17 | 11:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18507 · Regionale 18207 | 8:05 Bologna Centrale | 3h09 | 11:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ Regionale 18205 | 8:12 Bologna Centrale | 2h02 | 10:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ Regionale 18205 · Regionale 19032 | 8:12 Bologna Centrale | 3h00 | 11:12 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18507 · Regionale 18207 | 8:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h58 | 11:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
8951+ Regionale 18205 | 8:17 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 10:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8951+ Regionale 18209 | 8:17 Bologna Centrale | 3h57 | 12:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8951+ Regionale 18207 | 8:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h57 | 11:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
Regionale 17815 · Regionale 18467 · Regionale 18209 | 8:35 Bologna Centrale | 3h39 | 12:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
8903+ Regionale 18207 | 8:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 11:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8903+ Regionale 18211 | 8:42 Bologna Centrale | 4h32 | 13:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8903+ Regionale 18209 | 8:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 12:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
Regionale 17815 · Regionale 18467 · Regionale 18209 | 8:46 Bologna San Ruffillo | 3h28 | 12:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale 19039 | 8:54 Bologna Centrale | 3h44 | 12:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 18209 | 8:54 Bologna Centrale | 3h20 | 12:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
9917+ Regionale 18207 | 8:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 11:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
9917+ Regionale 18211 | 8:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 13:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
9917+ Regionale 18209 | 8:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h17 | 12:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 18207 | 9:02 Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 11:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 18207 · Regionale 19034 | 9:02 Bologna Centrale | 3h14 | 12:16 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
8953+ Regionale 18211 | 9:17 Bologna Centrale | 3h57 | 13:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8953+ Regionale 18209 | 9:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h57 | 12:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8953+ Regionale 18207 | 9:17 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 11:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8905+ Regionale 18209 | 9:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 12:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8905+ Regionale 18211 | 9:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 13:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8905+ Regionale 18215 | 9:42 Bologna Centrale | 4h32 | 14:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8947+ Regionale 18211 | 9:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h17 | 13:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8947+ Regionale 18209 | 9:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 12:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8947+ Regionale 18215 | 9:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 14:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391+ Regionale 18209 | 10:12 Bologna Centrale | 2h02 | 12:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 19039 | 10:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 12:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 19039 | 10:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 12:44 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
8907+ Regionale 18215 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 14:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8907+ Regionale 18217 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 4h31 | 15:13 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8907+ Regionale 18211 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 13:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
9923+ Regionale 18215 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h17 | 14:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
9923+ Regionale 18217 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 15:13 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
9923+ Regionale 18211 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 13:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ Regionale 18211 | 11:12 Bologna Centrale | 2h02 | 13:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19041 | 11:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 13:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19041 | 11:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 13:44 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
8902+ Regionale 18219 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 4h32 | 16:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8902+ Regionale 18215 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 14:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
8902+ Regionale 18217 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h31 | 15:13 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
9927+ Regionale 18217 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h16 | 15:13 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
9927+ Regionale 18219 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 16:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
9927+ Regionale 18215 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 14:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 18215 | 12:02 Bologna Centrale | 2h12 | 14:14 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19043 | 12:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 14:38 Barberino Di Val D'Elsa | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19043 | 12:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 14:44 Poggibonsi-San Gimignano | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Bologna to Poggibonsi run on average 130 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:33, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 130 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 1:33 |
Last train 22:07 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Poggibonsi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Poggibonsi trip today.
Archaeological park reconstructing a 9th to 10th-century village on Poggio Imperiale. Excellent for hands-on insight into early medieval life.
Civic museum with archaeological finds, art and local history displays. A compact introduction to Poggibonsi and the Val d'Elsa area.
Museum space within the fortress area presenting finds and interpretation tied to Poggio Imperiale and the surrounding archaeological zone.
Main central square framed by civic buildings and everyday town life. A practical base for strolling, people-watching and orientating yourself.
Historic heart of Poggibonsi with shops, churches and lanes. Best explored on foot to appreciate the town's character and daily rhythm.
Urban park on the fortress hill with walking paths, shade and broad views. Ideal for combining green space with archaeology and history.
Tuscan bread soup with cannellini beans, cavolo nero and vegetables. A frugal country dish long rooted in the Siena area, including Valdelsa.
Thick stale-bread and tomato salad with cucumber, onion and basil, dressed with local olive oil. A classic Tuscan summer dish eaten across the Chianti and Valdelsa area.
Hand-rolled pasta ribbons traditionally served with rich wild boar sauce. Game dishes are a hallmark of the Tuscan countryside around Poggibonsi.
Traditional Tuscan restaurant in Poggibonsi known for grilled meats, local pasta and a warm rustic atmosphere.
Refined restaurant inside Hotel Villa San Lucchese, serving Tuscan dishes and local wines in an elegant historic setting.
Established pizzeria and restaurant popular for pizza, Tuscan classics and generous portions in a lively casual setting.
Moderate for Tuscany. Rooms and dining cost more than smaller inland towns, but local buses and casual meals remain fairly manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés, leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares rather than tip heavily.
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Poggibonsi-San Gimignano -> Piazza Cavour, Poggibonsi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Poggibonsi by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Poggibonsi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Poggibonsi trains use the Bologna Centrale to Poggibonsi San Gimignano station pair, with some services arriving at Barberino Di Val D'Elsa. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Poggibonsi train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Poggibonsi San Gimignano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Alcide, Osteria del Borgo
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Ticket office support is available at Poggibonsi San Gimignano. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Poggibonsi San Gimignano. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Poggibonsi San Gimignano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Poggibonsi San Gimignano: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poggibonsi San Gimignano: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alcide, Hotel Toscana Ambassador, Hotel Villa San Lucchese.
Barberino Di Val D'Elsa is 4 km from Poggibonsi city centre. Public transport options include:
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