How to get to Massa from Bologna

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Compare coach and train for Bologna to Massa

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Massa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, while a coach costs an average of £24.

Distance: 111 km

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Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Massa

Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Massa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Massa is a train with an average price of £18.

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

A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Massa costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Massa is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Massa take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bologna and Massa including taking a coach and train.
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 £18 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 2h 13m 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.

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from Bologna to Massa

How to get to Massa from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Massa is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Massa by train

The most popular day trips by train from Massa are Lucca, Pisa, La Spezia, Florence and Viareggio. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Massa on Omio.

A view of Lucca

Day trip from Massa to Lucca by train

Why visit Lucca for the day?

Lucca is known for its complete Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches and handsome historic squares. Its compact old centre feels calm and distinctly Tuscan, with medieval streets and a strong local character.

A view of Pisa

Day trip from Massa to Pisa by train

Why visit Pisa for the day?

Pisa is known worldwide for the Leaning Tower, but it is also a compact university city with medieval streets and graceful squares. Along the Arno, historic buildings and student life give it an easy, thoughtful atmosphere.

A view of La Spezia

Day trip from Massa to La Spezia by train

Why visit La Spezia for the day?

La Spezia is a Ligurian port city known as the main gateway to the Cinque Terre. It blends naval history, a busy waterfront and a straightforward modern centre between the hills and the Gulf of La Spezia.

A view of Florence

Day trip from Massa to Florence by train

Why visit Florence for the day?

Florence is known for Renaissance art and architecture, with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio shaping its skyline. Despite its fame, it feels compact and lived-in, with busy piazzas, artisan workshops and a strong Tuscan food culture.

A view of Viareggio

Day trip from Massa to Viareggio by train

Why visit Viareggio for the day?

Viareggio is a Tuscan seaside city known for its long sandy beach and elegant Liberty-style promenade. It is also famous for the Carnevale di Viareggio, whose huge satirical floats shape much of the city’s identity.

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FAQs: Bologna to Massa

Travel to Massa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Massa.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Massa including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Massa is a train with an average price of £18.

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

A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Massa costing on average £24.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Massa is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Massa take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 45m.

The Bologna to Massa distance is approximately 111 km.
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Massa is:
  • Around 126 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Massa as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Massa:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Massa Centro.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Massa, Via Massa Avenza (CC Carrefour).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Massa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Massa by coach.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Massa by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Massa often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Rome, Florence, Pisa, La Spezia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Massa and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bologna to Massa, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Two to three days in Massa should be sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Malaspina Castle, the nearby Apuan Alps, and enjoying local cuisine.

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