The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa to Bologna
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Bologna will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 49 trains that leave Genoa for Bologna on Sat, Nov 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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.
Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927
Regionale TTPER 2090
Regionale Veloce 33508 · Regionale TTPER 2091
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067
Regionale Veloce 3038 · Regionale TTPER 88181
Intercity 652+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519
Intercity 1539+
Regionale TRENORD 10472+
FRECCIAROSSA 9325
Intercity 745+
Regionale TRENORD 10468+
FRECCIAROSSA 9321
Intercity 670+
Regionale TRENORD 10470+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9323
Intercity 658+
Regionale TRENORD 10458+
FRECCIAROSSA 9311Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 191 km
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3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Genoa to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Bologna trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9611 | 4:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h20 | 8:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 4:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h41 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9998 · 9923 | 5:04 AM Genoa Brignole | 4h50 | 9:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9998 · 9923 | 5:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h43 | 9:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 5:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h40 | 8:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale TTPER 2069 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 5:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h41 | 9:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9615 | 6:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h59 | 9:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 653+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9391 | 6:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h50 | 9:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9619 | 6:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h14 | 10:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 6:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h22 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ Intercity 607 | 6:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h06 | 10:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9623 | 7:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 11:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 10458+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 7:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h50 | 10:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662 · Intercity 609 | On time 8:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h38 | 12:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 8:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h06 | 11:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 631+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539 | 10:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h05 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 10:25 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h00 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3843 | On time 11:14 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h51 | 5:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 11:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h05 | 2:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666 · Intercity 613 | 11:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h33 | 4:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | 11:24 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h01 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale TRENORD 10468+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 12:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h50 | 3:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547 | On time 12:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h05 | 3:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale TRENORD 10468+ Intercity 613 | 12:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h33 | 4:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3032 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 12:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h28 | 5:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3032+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9643 | 12:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h50 | 3:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 10470+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9323 | 1:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h50 | 4:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 1:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h05 | 4:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670 · Intercity 599 | 1:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h31 | 5:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 2:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h56 | 5:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3035 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 2:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h38 | 7:22 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3035+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653 | On time 2:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h20 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3038 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 3:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h51 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 3:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h46 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2136 · Regionale Veloce 3038 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 3:27 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h38 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2090 | 4:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h11 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9563 | 4:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h05 | 7:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2089 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 4:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h46 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3040 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 4:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h41 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 680+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 5:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h06 | 8:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 680+ Regionale TRENORD 10881 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 5:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h10 | 10:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+ Regionale TTPER 19262 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 5:35 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h53 | 10:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 6:22 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h13 | 10:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3044+ InterCityNotte 755 | 6:34 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h32 | 11:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3046 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 7:35 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h58 | 11:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 639+ InterCityNotte 757 | 8:22 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h00 | 11:22 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 3:44 AM Genoa | 3h41 | 7:25 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Genoa to Bologna
Trains from Genoa to Bologna run on average 41 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 191 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciabianca, Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity from Genoa to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciabianca, Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Genoa and Bologna from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Genoa to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Genoa Piazza Principe, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bologna Centrale, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Genoa to Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo
- Trattoria La Ruota
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Esperia
- Hotel Villa Pagoda
- Hotel Astor
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Genova Brignole and beyond
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Verdi.
- Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto
- Trattoria Rosmarino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Bristol Palace
- NH Genova Centro
- Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-6 for intercity trains
- Hall 3: platform 7-9 for high-speed trains
- Metro: Line M
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 12
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Piazza Montano.
- Zenzero
- Trattoria da Mario
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Galata
- Hotel Bellevue
- Hotel Helvetia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and local train services
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short and long-term parking.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Sirenella
- Hotel Castello Miramare
- Hotel Torre Cambiaso
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible via underpass
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Train: Regional train services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with both short-term and long-term options.
- Coffee Bar Amleto
- Ristorante Pizzeria Da Nicola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Castello Miramare
- Hotel Mediterranee
- Hotel Torre Cambiaso
- Located near the main entrance
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Genoa and Savona
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Parking is available near the station, but specific details are not provided.
- Blunt Beach Club
- Trattoria da Mario
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Iris
- Hotel Tirreno
- Hotel La Capannina
- Bus: Line 15, Line 31
- Train: Regional trains
- Parking is available near the station, but details on hours and pricing are not specified.
- Pazzi per la Pizza
- Trattoria Osvaldo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- AC Hotel Genova
- Gaslini vicinissimo - Casa dello Zio
- Bus: Line 17
- Train: Regional trains to Genova Brignole
- Parking is available nearby, though not directly at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- The station is a small regional stop with basic facilities and two platforms.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Genoa and surrounding areas
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- 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
- Bakery
- 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
- Elevators, ramps.
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