The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Bologna
Cheapest price
€69
Average price
€159
Fastest journey
9 h 48 m
Average duration
10 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
565 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Bologna will cost around €159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €69.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Bologna without transferring at least once.
RJX 860 · RJ 87
IC 548+
RJX 860+
RJ 87
IC 548+
RJX 860+
RJ 87
RJX 860+
RJ 87
RJX 562+
RJ 87
RJX 860 · RJ 87
RJX 860+
RJ 87
RJ 752+
RJX 860+
RJ 87
IC 548+
RJX 860+
RJ 87
IC 548+
RJX 860+
RJ 87Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 €41, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 565 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€113 Average price | €165 Average price | €65 Average price Cheapest |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vienna to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Bologna trains for today, Thursday, January 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 133+ 8927 | 7:53 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h46 | 6:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
RJX 133+ 8925 | 7:53 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h46 | 5:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
RJX 133+ 8923 | 7:53 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h46 | 4:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
RJX 562+ RJ 87 | On time 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 11h14 | 7:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
IC 548+ RJX 860+ RJ 87 | On time 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h19 | 7:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJX 860 · RJ 87 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h48 | 7:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, January 2 | |||||
![]() | 4:28 AM Vienna | 9h40 | 2:08 PM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:28 AM Vienna | 11h48 | 6:16 PM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:33 AM Vienna | 11h43 | 6:16 PM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Bologna
Trains from Vienna to Bologna run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €45 but you can travel from only €27 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 565 km distance in 9h 40m.
Distance 565 km |
Average train duration 8h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 9h 40m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, ÖBB, Frecciarossa, EuroNight from Vienna to Bologna trainsÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, ÖBB, Frecciarossa, EuroNight trains will get you between Vienna and Bologna from €27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
Regionale
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Frecciarossa
EuroNight
FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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 Vienna Hbf, which is located around 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bologna Centrale, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna to Bologna
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- 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
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