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
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze Campo Marte to Chiavaritrain Fa
3h 51m€41–88Train via Parma (Trenitalia)
cheapest- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
- Take the train from Parma to Chiavaritrain 3261
4h 50m€30–103Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna to Genoabus FlixBus N504
6h 22m€31–48Drive 225.3 km
- Drive from Bologna to Chiavaricar 225.3 km
2h 54m€36–51
Bologna to Chiavari by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Chiavari is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 22m.
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 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Chiavari. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Chiavari via Firenze S.M.N. and Firenze Campo Marte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Bologna and Chiavari is 298 km. The road distance is 225.3 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Chiavari without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Chiavari is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Chiavari, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Chiavari via Firenze S.M.N. and Firenze Campo Marte in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna to Genoa twice daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze Campo Marte to Chiavari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Chiavari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 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
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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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 Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. 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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