The cheapest and fastest trains from Piombino to Bologna
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
7 h 8 m
Average duration
7 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
185 km
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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Piombino for Bologna every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 185 km distance in an average of 7 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Piombino to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Piombino to Bologna trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ETRUSCHI LINE 4048+ Intercity 592 | 14:12 Piombino Marittima | 4h44 | 18:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4048 · TUSCANY LINE 18482 · Regionale 17842 | 14:12 Piombino Marittima | 5h13 | 19:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4048 · TUSCANY LINE 18482 · Regionale 17844 | 14:12 Piombino Marittima | 5h57 | 20:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 changes | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4048 · TUSCANY LINE 18482 · Regionale 17844 | 14:24 Piombino station | 5h45 | 20:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 changes | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4048 · TUSCANY LINE 18482 · Regionale 17842 | 14:24 Piombino station | 5h01 | 19:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4048+ Intercity 592 | 14:24 Piombino station | 4h32 | 18:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4048+ 8922 | 14:24 Piombino station | 4h54 | 19:18 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4048+ 8966 | 14:24 Piombino station | 5h19 | 19:43 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
ETRUSCHI LINE 4048+ 9954 | 14:24 Piombino station | 5h39 | 20:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 19458 · ETRUSCHI LINE 4135+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 15:08 Piombino Marittima | 6h27 | 21:35 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19458 · ETRUSCHI LINE 4135+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 15:19 Piombino station | 6h16 | 21:35 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 19458 · ETRUSCHI LINE 19434 · Tuscany Line 4052+ 9954 | 15:19 Piombino station | 4h44 | 20:03 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
Regionale 19458 · ETRUSCHI LINE 19434 · Tuscany Line 4052+ 8966 | 15:19 Piombino station | 4h24 | 19:43 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
Regionale 19458 · ETRUSCHI LINE 19434 · Tuscany Line 4052+ 8968 | 15:19 Piombino station | 5h24 | 20:43 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
Regionale 19462+ FRECCIABIANCA 8626+ Regionale 18320+ 9962 | 17:22 Piombino station | 4h41 | 22:03 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
TUSCANY LINE 4060 · Regionale 17852 | 17:45 Piombino Marittima | 5h05 | 22:50 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 4060 · Regionale 17852 | 17:56 Piombino station | 4h54 | 22:50 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
TUSCANY LINE 4060+ 9962 | 17:56 Piombino station | 4h07 | 22:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 08:31 Piombino | 7h19 | 15:50 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Piombino to Bologna
Trains from Piombino to Bologna run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. 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 5m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 21:57 |
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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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Piombino and Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the ferry terminal, which is adjacent to the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- The station is a small terminal primarily serving ferry passengers, with a single platform for train connections.
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Ferry: Connections to Elba Island
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Bar La Sirena
- Osteria da Mamma Carla
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Centrale
- Hotel Est
- Hotel Moderno
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms and access to buses
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Ferry: Connections to Elba Island
- 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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