The average train between Este and Bologna takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Este 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 hourly between Este and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Este is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Bologna at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Este to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Este station and arriving at Bologna station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Este to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Monselice station.
Este to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
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The distance between Este and Bologna is 85.1 km. The road distance is 108 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Monselice to Bologna Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily.