The average train between Bologna and Riva San Vitale takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Riva San Vitale. 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 Riva San Vitale. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Riva San Vitale at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Riva San Vitale. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Riva San Vitale station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Bologna to Riva San Vitale train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Riva San Vitale train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Chiasso station.
Book your Bologna to Riva San Vitale train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Riva San Vitale is 243 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Capolago-Riva S. Vitale via Milano Centrale and Chiasso in around 2h 45m.