There are 4 ways to get from Empoli to Este by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Empoli to Firenze S.M.N.Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna CentraleFr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to MonseliceRe
4h 20m€42–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Empoli to Bologna Centrale507
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Rovigo Central Train StationMarinoBus 068
6h 35m€24–44Drive 215.6 km
- Drive from Empoli to Este215.6 km
2h 12m€34–49Train
- Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Ferrara8920 / ...
- Take the train from Ferrara to MonseliceRe / ...
5h 10m€46–80
Empoli to Este by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Empoli to Este is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Empoli to Este is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Empoli to Este. However, there are services departing from Empoli and arriving at Este via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna Centrale and Monselice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Empoli and Este is 230 km. The road distance is 215.6 km.
The best way to get from Empoli to Este without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Empoli to Este, including transfers.
Empoli to Este train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Empoli station.
The best way to get from Empoli to Este is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 35m.
Empoli to Este train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Empoli to Este is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Empoli to Este.
What companies run services between Empoli, Tuscany, Italy and Este, Italy?
You can take a train from Empoli to Este via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna Centrale, and Monselice in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Empoli to Este via Bologna Centrale, Rovigo Central Train Station, Rovigo, S. Elena-Este, and S.Elena-Este in around 6h 35m.
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- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Empoli to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12–17
Train from Bologna Centrale to Monselice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Ferrara to Monselice
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €7–10
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Monselice
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ferrara to Monselice
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–35
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Empoli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Rovigo Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Rovigo Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–21
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
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