The average train between Castel San Giovanni and Bologna takes 5h and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna. 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 3 times a day between Castel San Giovanni and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castel San Giovanni is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Bologna at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Castel San Giovanni station and arriving at Bologna station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Castel San Giovanni to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Piacenza station.
Castel San Giovanni to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Castel San Giovanni to Bologna train tickets online with Trenord, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Castel San Giovanni and Bologna is 162.9 km. The road distance is 169 km.
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Two other operators also service this route.