The cheapest and fastest trains from Empoli to Bologna
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Empoli to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Empoli to Bologna will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Empoli to Bologna you need to make at least 2 changes.
Tuscany Line 4033 · Tuscany Line 18493 · Autobus TTPER B0444
Tuscany Line 4013 · TUSCANY LINE 18489 · Autobus TTPER B0436
Regionale 18365 · Tuscany Line 18491 · Autobus TTPER B0442
Regionale 18379 · Regionale 84813 · Autobus FI66V
Regionale 18371 · Tuscany Line 18493 · Autobus TTPER B0444
Regionale 18365+
BUS L589C+
TUSCANY LINE 18515+
9932
Regionale 18365+
BUS L589C+
TUSCANY LINE 18515+
8916
Regionale 18355 · TUSCANY LINE 18507+
8956
Regionale 4017+
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+
TUSCANY LINE 18511+
9924
Regionale 18355 · TUSCANY LINE 18507+
FRECCIAROSSA 9490Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Empoli to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Empoli to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 92 km
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£16 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Empoli to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Empoli to Bologna trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:32 Empoli | 2h07 | 12:39 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Empoli to Bologna
Trains from Empoli to Bologna run on average 55 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:48, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 55 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 01:48 |
Last train 22:37 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity from Empoli to Bologna trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity trains will get you between Empoli and Bologna from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Empoli to Bologna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Empoli to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Empoli and Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ristorante Il Rifugio
- Osteria del Gusto
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Tazza d'Oro
- Hotel Da Vinci
- Hotel Il Sole
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections to Florence, Pisa, and Siena
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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