There are 5 ways to get from Bologna to Alessandria by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Reggio Emilia
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
- Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Rogoredotrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Tortonatrain Re
3h 15m€38–84Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Bologna Centrale to Alessandrianighttrain Ini
3h 25m€23–50Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna to Genoabus FlixBus N504
- Take the bus from Genoa to Alessandriabus N503
6h 5m€30–50Drive 246.3 km
- Drive from Bologna to Alessandriacar 246.3 km
2h 27m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Alessandriatrain Re13
3h 23m€34–63
Bologna to Alessandria by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Alessandria is to night train which costs €23 - €50 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Alessandria is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Alessandria. However, there are services departing from Bologna and arriving at Alessandria via Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Alessandria. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Bologna and Alessandria is 297 km. The road distance is 246.3 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Alessandria without a car is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 3h 15m and costs €35 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Bologna to Alessandria, including transfers.
Bologna to Alessandria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna station.
Bologna to Alessandria train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Alessandria is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 3h 15m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Alessandria, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Alessandria via Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Rogoredo, and Tortona in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna to Alessandria via Genoa in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Reggio Emilia Av
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Reggio Emilia Av
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Tortona
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Tortona
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Bologna Centrale to Alessandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Alessandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to Alessandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Alessandria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Bologna to Alessandria train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Reggio Emilia Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Alessandria is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Bologna to Alessandria.
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