The average train between Bologna and Cinque Terre takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Cinque Terre. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bologna and Cinque Terre. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 7:39 PM which arrives into Cinque Terre at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Termini and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Cinque Terre station via La Spezia Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Bologna to Cinque Terre train services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, depart from Roma Termini station.
Bologna to Cinque Terre train services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, arrive at La Spezia Centrale station.
The distance between Bologna and Cinque Terre is 335.2 km. The road distance is 422 km.
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to La Spezia Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route every 4 hours.