There are 5 ways to get from Alessandria to Bologna by train, bus, night train, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train
best- Take the train from Alessandria to Milano Centraletrain Re13
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain 9941 / ...
2h 51m€35–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alessandria to Piacenzabus
- Take the bus from Piacenza Central Train Station to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus / ...
4h 46m€17–29Night train
- Take the night train from Alessandria to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
2h 41m€23–50Drive 244.9 km
- Drive from Alessandria to Bolognacar 244.9 km
2h 22m€39–56Train via Reggio Emilia
- Take the train from Tortona to Milano Rogoredotrain Re
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
- Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2h 58m€36–133
Alessandria to Bologna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alessandria to Bologna is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Alessandria to Bologna is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Alessandria to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Alessandria and arriving at Bologna Autostazione via Piacenza Central Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Alessandria and arriving at Bologna Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Alessandria and Bologna is 315 km. The road distance is 244.9 km.
The best way to get from Alessandria to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Alessandria to Bologna, including transfers.
Alessandria to Bologna bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Alessandria station.
Alessandria to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Alessandria station.
The best way to get from Alessandria to Bologna is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Alessandria, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a train from Alessandria to Bologna centrale via Milano Centrale in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alessandria to Bologna Autostazione via Piacenza Central Train Station in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Alessandria to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Reggio Emilia Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Alessandria to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Tortona to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Tortona to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €23–30
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Tortona to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Reggio Emilia Av
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +40 230 560 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- tarsin.ro
Bus from Alessandria to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- tarsin.ro
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Piacenza Central Train Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Alessandria to Bologna bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Piacenza station.
Alessandria to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alessandria to Bologna is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Alessandria to Bologna.
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