Piombino to Bologna train with Regionale

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Piombino to Bologna

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£21

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£35

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

3 h 43 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

3 h 54 m

Trains on 19 Sept

47

Distance

185 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Piombino to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Piombino to Bologna will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.

Fast trains

To travel from Piombino to Bologna you need to make at least one change.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030 · Regionale 18491 · Regionale 17834
    9:317h24
    Piombino station
    16:55Bologna Centrale
    £211One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048 · Regionale 18482 · Regionale 17844
    15:315h38
    Piombino station
    21:09Bologna San Ruffillo
    £211One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030 · Regionale 18492 · Regionale 17828
    9:315h08
    Piombino station
    14:39Bologna San Ruffillo
    £211One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030 · Regionale 18491 · Regionale 17834
    9:207h35
    Piombino Marittima
    16:55Bologna Centrale
    £221One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048 · Regionale 18482 · Regionale 17844
    15:195h50
    Piombino Marittima
    21:09Bologna San Ruffillo
    £221One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Piombino to Bologna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Piombino to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a coach costs an average of £37.

Distance: 185 km

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£21

Average Price

Cheapest

£37

Average Price

£52

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4h 49m

Average total duration

4h 19m

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3h 49m

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3h 19m

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30m

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2h 50m

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Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Piombino to Bologna is a train with an average price of £21.

This is compared to other travel options from Piombino to Bologna:

A train is £16 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Piombino to Bologna costing on average £37.

The fastest way to travel from Piombino to Bologna is by coach with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Piombino and Bologna including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £31. The journey takes 4h 19m versus 2h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Piombino to Bologna train times

The table below shows live departures for Piombino to Bologna trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
RegionaleRegionale 19450 · Regionale Veloce 4016+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 95166:32 Piombino Marittima
4h01
10:33 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 19450 · Regionale Veloce 4016+Italo89066:43 Piombino station
4h35
11:18 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 19450 · Regionale Veloce 4016+Italo99166:43 Piombino station
4h20
11:03 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 19450 · Regionale Veloce 4016+Italo89566:43 Piombino station
4h00
10:43 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 19450 · Regionale Veloce 4016+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 95166:43 Piombino station
3h50
10:33 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 95149:20 Piombino Marittima
4h13
13:33 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030 · Regionale 18491 · Regionale 178349:20 Piombino Marittima
7h35
16:55 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030+IntercityIntercity 5889:20 Piombino Marittima
5h27
14:47 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030 · Regionale 18492 · Autobus TTPER B04049:20 Piombino Marittima
5h30
14:50 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030 · Regionale 18492 · Regionale 178289:20 Piombino Marittima
5h19
14:39 Bologna San Ruffillo2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 95149:31 Piombino station
4h02
13:33 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030 · Regionale 18492 · Regionale 178289:31 Piombino station
5h08
14:39 Bologna San Ruffillo2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030 · Regionale 18491 · Regionale 178349:31 Piombino station
7h24
16:55 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030 · Regionale 18492 · Autobus TTPER B04049:31 Piombino station
5h19
14:50 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030+Italo89149:31 Piombino station
4h47
14:18 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030+IntercityIntercity 5889:31 Piombino station
5h16
14:47 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030+Italo89609:31 Piombino station
5h12
14:43 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4030+Italo99289:31 Piombino station
4h32
14:03 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048+IntercityIntercity 59215:19 Piombino Marittima
4h37
19:56 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048 · Regionale 18482 · Regionale 1784415:19 Piombino Marittima
5h50
21:09 Bologna San Ruffillo2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 955215:19 Piombino Marittima
4h14
19:33 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048 · Regionale 18482 · Regionale 1784215:19 Piombino Marittima
5h06
20:25 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048+Italo892215:31 Piombino station
4h47
20:18 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048+IntercityIntercity 59215:31 Piombino station
4h25
19:56 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048+Italo896615:31 Piombino station
5h12
20:43 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048 · Regionale 18482 · Regionale 1784215:31 Piombino station
4h54
20:25 Bologna Centrale2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 955215:31 Piombino station
4h02
19:33 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048 · Regionale 18482 · Regionale 1784415:31 Piombino station
5h38
21:09 Bologna San Ruffillo2 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4048+Italo995815:31 Piombino station
4h32
20:03 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale 19458 · Regionale 19434 · Regionale Veloce 4052+Italo995416:19 Piombino station
4h44
21:03 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale 19458 · Regionale 19434 · Regionale Veloce 4052+Italo896616:19 Piombino station
4h24
20:43 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale 19458 · Regionale 19434 · Regionale Veloce 4052+Italo896616:19 Piombino station
4h24
20:43 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale 19460+FrecciabiancaFRECCIABIANCA 8626+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4060+Italo996217:36 Piombino station
5h27
23:03 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale 19460 · Regionale 19420 · Regionale Veloce 4060+Italo996217:36 Piombino station
5h27
23:03 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale 19462+FrecciabiancaFRECCIABIANCA 8626+RegionaleRegionale 18320+Italo996218:22 Piombino station
4h41
23:03 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale 19462+FrecciabiancaFRECCIABIANCA 8626+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4060+Italo996218:22 Piombino station
4h41
23:03 Bologna Centrale3 changes
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4060 · Regionale 1785218:41 Piombino Marittima
5h09
23:50 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4060+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 959218:41 Piombino Marittima
3h54
22:35 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4060 · Regionale 1785218:52 Piombino station
4h58
23:50 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4060+Italo996218:52 Piombino station
4h11
23:03 Bologna Centrale1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4060+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 959218:52 Piombino station
3h43
22:35 Bologna Centrale1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Piombino to Bologna

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Trains from Piombino to Bologna run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 5h 38m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
185 km
Average train duration
4h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
£21
Trains per day
24
Fastest train
5h 38m
First train
0:01
Last train
21:57
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
49 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Piombino to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Piombino and Bologna from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Regionale

About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regionale Duration
5h 38m
Cheapest Regionale Price
£21
Regionale frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Intercity

About
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Intercity frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Italy: lodging is mid-priced, meals are reasonable, and local buses are cheap, though central hotel rates rise in peak season and during major fairs.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or street food.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€1.50-3 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tipping is modest. Service may be included; round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.

FAQs: Piombino to Bologna train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piombino 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Piombino to Bologna can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from Piombino to Bologna covers a distance of 185 km and takes approximately 5h 38m. Trains run 24 per day.
The train distance from Piombino to Bologna is 185 km.
The first train from Piombino to Bologna leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Piombino to Bologna departs at 21:57.
Trains from Piombino to Bologna run approximately 24 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Piombino to Bologna.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Piombino to Bologna.
To get from Piombino to Bologna, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Piombino to Bologna.
The train station in Piombino that goes to Bologna is Piombino Marittima, and it arrives at Bologna Centrale.
The cheapest way to get from Piombino to Bologna is by train, costing approximately £21.
Booking trains from Piombino to Bologna in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Piombino to Bologna offers a variety of scenic views, especially as it travels through the Tuscan countryside, with rolling hills and vineyards. However, the scenery becomes more urban as you approach Bologna.
A day trip from Piombino to Bologna is not feasible, as the journey takes 5h 38m. There are 24 departures per day by train for this route, covering a distance of 185 km.
In Bologna, you can explore Piazza Maggiore, a lively central square surrounded by historic buildings and cafes. Climb the Two Towers for panoramic city views, and visit the Basilica di San Petronio to admire its impressive architecture and art. Discover the Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building known for its stunning anatomical theatre. Don't miss the Mercato di Mezzo for local delicacies, and visit Santo Stefano, a complex of religious buildings known as the Seven Churches with unique architectural features.
Three days in Bologna is typically sufficient to explore its historic centre, savour local cuisine, and visit key attractions such as Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, and the Basilica of San Petronio.
Yes, you can take the train from Piombino to Bologna.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Piombino and Bologna

Most Piombino to Bologna trains use the Piombino to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna San Ruffillo. Use this guide to compare Piombino and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Piombino
Arrival train stations in Bologna

Which Piombino station do trains to Bologna leave from?

Trains from Piombino to Bologna leave from Piombino. The station is 1 km from Piombino city centre at Piazza Dante Alighieri, 57025 Piombino LI, Italy.
PiombinoPiazza Dante Alighieri, 57025 Piombino LI, Italy+39 0565 220111WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Piombino from Piombino city centre

Piombino is 1 km from Piombino city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus26C · 7m · £0.90

Piombino train station facilities and services

Piombino 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 and drink

Food options include: Bar La Sirena, Osteria da Mamma Carla

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Piombino. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Piombino. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Piombino: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Piombino: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Piombino: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Centrale, Hotel Est, Hotel Moderno.

More about Piombino
Piombino MarittimaPiazzale Premuda, 57025 Piombino LI, ItalyParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Piombino Marittima from Piombino city centre

Piombino Marittima is 1 km from Piombino city centre. Public transport options include:

Train4015, Re · 5m · £0.90
Bus02A, 49M, 200 · 2m · £0.90 · every ~5 min
21B, 02A · 7m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
21B · 8m · £0.90 · every ~2 min

Piombino Marittima train station facilities and services

Piombino Marittima has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Piombino Marittima.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Piombino Marittima.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Piombino Marittima: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Piombino Marittima: Ramps.

More about Piombino Marittima

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