The cheapest and fastest trains from Salerno to Bologna
Cheapest price
€59
Average price
€89
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salerno to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Bologna will cost around €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
Of the 54 trains that leave Salerno for Bologna on Sun, Nov 30, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct trains cover the 509 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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.
InterCityNotte 794+
TUSCANY LINE 18513 · Autobus FI50V
9920
9916
8910
Intercity 707+
Autobus PZ924+
InterCityNotte 758
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
FRECCIAROSSA 9642
FRECCIAROSSA 8418
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salerno to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €107.
Distance: 509 km
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€64 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €236 Average price |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Salerno to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Bologna trains for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 510 · Intercity 588 | 5:39 AM Salerno station | 10h10 | 3:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 5:39 AM Salerno station | 4h54 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 6:13 AM Salerno station | 4h45 | 10:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5963+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 6:14 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h19 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5963+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 · FRECCIAROSSA 9624 | 6:14 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h09 | 11:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9920 | 6:20 AM Salerno station | 4h43 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 · FRECCIAROSSA 9624 | 6:44 AM Salerno station | 4h39 | 11:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 6:44 AM Salerno station | 4h49 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5214+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 6:50 AM Salerno station | 4h58 | 11:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8910 | 7:38 AM Salerno station | 4h40 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21303+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509 | 7:43 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 4h30 | 12:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5083+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514 | 7:57 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 4h36 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Tuscany Line 18497 · Autobus FI64V | 7:58 AM Salerno station | 10h52 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509 | 8:12 AM Salerno station | 4h01 | 12:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21305+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9630 | 8:13 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 4h40 | 12:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Metropolitano 21305+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 8:13 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 4h45 | 12:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 701+ Autobus PZ610+ Intercity 614 | 8:25 AM Salerno station | 11h35 | 8:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514 | 8:26 AM Salerno station | 4h07 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 8:59 AM Salerno station | 3h59 | 12:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9630 | 8:59 AM Salerno station | 3h54 | 12:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Metropolitano 21309+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 9:13 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h20 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 9:51 AM Salerno station | 4h42 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21313 · Regionale 5346+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 10:13 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h20 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8134 | 10:22 AM Salerno station | 4h41 | 3:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 700+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 10:48 AM Salerno station | 4h45 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 540+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 10:48 AM Salerno station | 9h38 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 552 · Intercity 596+ Autobus TTPER B0448 | 11:27 AM Salerno station | 10h23 | 9:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 11:50 AM Salerno station | 4h43 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 12:09 PM Salerno station | 3h44 | 3:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21319+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 12:13 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h20 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 12:54 PM Salerno station | 4h39 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4296+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 1:01 PM Salerno station | 4h57 | 5:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4296+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9648 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 1:01 PM Salerno station | 4h37 | 5:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Metropolitano 21321+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 1:13 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h20 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 1:45 PM Salerno station | 4h48 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5089+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 2:57 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 3h56 | 6:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 3:17 PM Salerno station | 3h36 | 6:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 3:25 PM Salerno station | 4h38 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21331 · Regionale 5580+ FRECCIAROSSA 9668 | 3:43 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h10 | 8:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5580+ FRECCIAROSSA 9668 | 4:01 PM Salerno station | 4h52 | 8:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8158 | 4:22 PM Salerno station | 4h41 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 4:53 PM Salerno station | 4h42 | 9:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Metropolitano 21335+ Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 5:13 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 9h53 | 3:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9962 | 5:14 PM Salerno station | 4h49 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 5:39 PM Salerno station | 9h27 | 3:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Metropolitano 21339+ FRECCIARGENTO 8332+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:13 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 8h53 | 3:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8868+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:59 PM Salerno station | 8h07 | 3:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504 | 7:52 PM Salerno station | 10h36 | 6:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 7:52 PM Salerno station | 11h33 | 7:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1962+ Tuscany Line 18264+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502 | 10:30 PM Salerno station | 9h43 | 8:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 794+ TUSCANY LINE 18513 · Autobus FI50V | 2:14 AM Salerno station | 10h36 | 12:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 4:36 AM Salerno station | 4h17 | 8:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 4:50 AM Salerno station | 4h43 | 9:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9618 | 5:10 AM Salerno station | 4h43 | 9:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 5:10 AM Salerno station | 4h48 | 9:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 5:20 AM Salerno station | 4h43 | 10:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Salerno to Bologna
Trains from Salerno to Bologna run on average 56 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 509 km distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 509 km |
Average train duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento from Salerno to Bologna trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento trains will get you between Salerno and Bologna from €10. 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 Salerno to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno 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.

When departing from Salerno, you have various train station options to start your route from including Salerno, Salerno Irno and Salerno Torrione. When arriving in Bologna, you can end your journey in train stations like Bologna Centrale, Bologna Borgo Panigale and Bologna S. Vitale.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Salerno, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 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 Salerno to Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
- Ristorante Cicirinella
- La Botte Pazza
- Puro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Plaza
- Grand Hotel Salerno
- Hotel Montestella
- Hotel Montestella
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Naples, Rome, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Line 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities and two platforms for regional services.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available nearby, but specific details are not provided.
- Ristorante Cicirinella
- Osteria dei Sapori
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Plaza
- Hotel Montestella
- Grand Hotel Salerno
- Hotel Montestella
- The station is a small regional hub with basic facilities and two platforms.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Parking is available nearby, but specific details are not provided.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- B&B Arbostella Dream Stay
- Hotel Novotel Salerno Est Arechi
- The station is a small regional stop with basic facilities and two platforms for local train services.
- Bus: Line 12
- Train: Regional services to Salerno
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Belle Epoque Pub
- Pizzeria La Smorfia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Polo Nautico
- Mediterranea Hotel & Convention Center
- Hotel Novotel Salerno Est Arechi
- Free
- Bus: Several local lines available
- 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
- Elevators, ramps.
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