The average train between Bologna and St. Peter's Basilica takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Bologna to St. Peter's Basilica. 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 St. Peter's Basilica. 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 St. Peter's Basilica at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to St. Peter's Basilica. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at St. Peter's Basilica station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Bologna to St. Peter's Basilica train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to St. Peter's Basilica train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Bologna to St. Peter's Basilica train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Bologna and St. Peter's Basilica is 302 km. The road distance is 354 km.
ItaloTreno operates a train from Bologna centrale to Roma Termini every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 2h 8m.