There are 5 ways to get from Bologna to Riva Ligure 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 Genoa
best- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Taggia Armatrain Ic
5h 2m€58–125Bus via Genoa
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Genoabus N580 / ...
- Take the bus from Genoa to Imperiabus FlixBus N739
7h 12m€34–59Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Piazza Colombo - Sanremobus
5h 50m€37–51Drive 409.2 km
- Drive from Bologna to Riva Ligurecar 409.2 km
4h 7m€64–93Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenzatrain Ic
- Take the train from Piacenza to Albengatrain Ic
7h 7m€44–140
Bologna to Riva Ligure by train and bus (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Riva Ligure is to bus via Genoa which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Riva Ligure is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Riva Ligure. However, there are services departing from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre and arriving at Riva Ligure via Sanremo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Riva Ligure. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Taggia Arma via Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Bologna and Riva Ligure is 477 km. The road distance is 409.2 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Riva Ligure without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 5h 2m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Bologna to Riva Ligure, including transfers.
Bologna to Riva Ligure bus services, operated by Satam Bus, depart from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre station.
Bologna to Riva Ligure train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Riva Ligure is to train via Genoa which takes 5h 2m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Riva Ligure, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Riva Ligure via Milano Centrale, Genova P.Za Principe, and Taggia Arma in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, Satam Bus operates a bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Piazza Colombo - Sanremo once daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 5h 19m.
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
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 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Taggia Arma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Piacenza to Albenga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Taggia Arma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- [email protected]
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Piazza Colombo - Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Riva Ligure bus services, operated by Satam Bus, arrive at Piazza Colombo - Sanremo station.
Bologna to Riva Ligure train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Riva Ligure is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Bologna to Riva Ligure.
There are 4486+ hotels available in Riva Ligure.