There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Vagliagli by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Bologna to Siena
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Take the bus from Piazza Gramsci to Vagliagli
2 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzi
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Take the bus from Piazza Gramsci to Vagliagli
Drive
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Drive from Bologna to Vagliagli
Bologna to Vagliagli by train and bus
The journey time between Bologna and Vagliagli is around 3h 54m and covers a distance of around 182 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 22m. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and others, the Bologna to Vagliagli service departs from Bologna Centrale and arrives in Vagliagli. Typically 34 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Vagliagli is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Vagliagli is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Vagliagli is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Vagliagli is to bus which costs €11 - €27 and takes 4h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to Vagliagli is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Vagliagli. However, there are services departing from Bologna and arriving at Vagliagli via Ferrovia and Piazza Gramsci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Bologna and Vagliagli is 119 km. The road distance is 150.2 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Vagliagli without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €29 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Bologna to Vagliagli, including transfers.
Bologna to Vagliagli bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Vagliagli is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €29 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €27 and takes 4h 7m.
Bologna to Vagliagli bus services, operated by Tiemme Spa, arrive at Vagliagli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Vagliagli is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Bologna to Vagliagli.

- Distance: 119.3 km
- Duration: 3h 11m
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Vagliagli, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna to Vagliagli via Firenze S.M.N. and Siena in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna to Vagliagli via Siena, Ferrovia, Piazza Del Sale, and Piazza Gramsci in around 4h 7m.

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale Station to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/it
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €19
- Smart Low Cost
- €9 - €11
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en

- Phone
- +39 055 849 0505
- servizioclienti@at-bus.it
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali

- Phone
- +39.0565.260111
- segreteria@tiemmespa.it
- Website
- tiemmespa.it
Bus from Piazza Gramsci to Vagliagli
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Schedules at
- Tiemme Spa

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bologna to Siena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Siena Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Itabus
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