There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Bologna by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Bolognabus FlixBus N504
3h 45m€20–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gênes to Bologna262 km
3h 41m€17Train via Milan
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain 9941 / ...
4h 15m€49–114Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain 3283
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
5h 28m€35–68Bus via Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
5h 51m€28–40Drive 260.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Bolognacar 260.8 km
3h 18m€41–59
Genoa to Bologna by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Bologna is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Bologna. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Bologna centrale via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Genoa and Bologna is 264 km. The road distance is 260.8 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Bologna without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €20 - €35.
The bus from Genoa to Bologna takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Genoa to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Bologna is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Bologna once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Bologna centrale via Milano Centrale in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Italo Treno
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- [email protected]
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Gênes to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Genoa to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Bologna is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Genoa to Bologna.
Book your Genoa to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Genoa to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genoa and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.