There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Chiavari by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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 Milan
best- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain Ic
4h 2m€47–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna to Genoabus FlixBus N504
6h 20m€27–42Drive 225.3 km
- Drive from Bologna to Chiavaricar 225.3 km
2h 54m€36–51Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
- Take the train from Parma to Chiavaritrain 3261
4h 50m€31–103
Bologna to Chiavari by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Chiavari is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Chiavari is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Chiavari. However, there are services departing from Bologna and arriving at Chiavari via Marittima/Principe Fs and Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Chiavari. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Chiavari via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Bologna and Chiavari is 389 km. The road distance is 225.3 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Chiavari without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 2m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Bologna to Chiavari, including transfers.
Bologna to Chiavari bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna station.
Bologna to Chiavari train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Chiavari is to train via Milan which takes 4h 2m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Chiavari, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Chiavari via Milano Centrale in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiavari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiavari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to Chiavari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €26–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Chiavari bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Bologna to Chiavari train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Chiavari is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Bologna to Chiavari.
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