The average train between Bologna and Cinque Terre takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Bologna and Cinque Terre. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Cinque Terre at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Firenze S.M.N. and take an average of 4h 13m. 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 Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Bologna to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at La Spezia Centrale station.
Book your Bologna to Cinque Terre train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Bologna and Cinque Terre is 135.8 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Corniglia via Firenze S.M.N., Pisa Centrale, and La Spezia Centrale in around 3h 36m.