The average train between Trieste and Bologna takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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 Trieste and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 1:27 PM which arrives into Bologna at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Rome Termini and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Bologna station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Trieste to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Trieste to Bologna train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Trieste and Bologna is 427.5 km. The road distance is 647 km.
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Trieste Centrale to Roma Termini 3 times a day. Tickets cost €95–190 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day.