The average train between Riva San Vitale and Bologna takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Riva San Vitale 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 every 2 hours between Riva San Vitale and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Riva San Vitale is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Bologna at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Chiasso and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Riva San Vitale to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Riva San Vitale station and arriving at Bologna station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Riva San Vitale to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Chiasso station.
Riva San Vitale to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Riva San Vitale to Bologna train tickets online with Trenord, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Riva San Vitale and Bologna is 243 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Capolago-Riva S. Vitale to Bologna centrale via Chiasso and Milano Centrale in around 3h 9m.