There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Vernazza 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 S.M.N. to La Spezia Migliarinatrain Re
4h 40m€28–49Train via Parma (Trenitalia)
cheapest- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
- Take the train from Parma to La Spezia Migliarinatrain Re
4h 46m€24–90Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to La Speziabus 536
5h 11m€25–38Drive 237.1 km
- Drive from Bologna to Vernazzacar 237.1 km
2h 47m€43–62
Bologna to Vernazza by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Vernazza is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Vernazza is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Vernazza. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at La Spezia - Migliarina via La Spezia - Bragarina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Vernazza. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Vernazza via Firenze S.M.N. and La Spezia Migliarina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Bologna and Vernazza is 257 km. The road distance is 237.1 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Vernazza without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €28 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bologna to Vernazza, including transfers.
Bologna to Vernazza bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Vernazza train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Vernazza is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €28 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Vernazza, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Vernazza via Firenze S.M.N. and La Spezia Migliarina in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to La Spezia once daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to La Spezia Migliarina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to La Spezia Migliarina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €26–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Vernazza bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Spezia station.
Bologna to Vernazza train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Vernazza is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Bologna to Vernazza.
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