There are 4 ways to get from Bolzano to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or rideshare
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 Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2h 32m€28–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bolzano to Bologna281.1 km
3h 9m€9–17Bus
- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bologna Centralebus 486 / ...
3h 45m€25–40Drive 279.7 km
- Drive from Bolzano to Bolognacar 279.7 km
2h 36m€50–73
Bolzano to Bologna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €9 - €17 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Bologna is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €28 - €90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Bolzano and Bologna is 260 km. The road distance is 279.7 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €28 - €90.
The train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Bolzano to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Bolzano to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Bologna is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €28 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Bologna Centrale every 2 hours. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bolzano South to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bolzano to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Bolzano to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Bolzano to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Bologna is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Bolzano to Bologna.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bolzano and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.