There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Piacenzatrain Ic
- Take the train from Piacenza to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
3h 45m€30–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gênes to Bologna262 km
4h€17Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Bolognabus FlixBus N504
3h 56m€22–40Train via Milan
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain 9941 / ...
4h 15m€49–114Bus via Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
5h 52m€28–40Drive 261.5 km
- Drive from Genoa to Bologna Centrale Stationcar 261.5 km
3h 19m€41–59
Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Bologna. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Piacenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Genoa and Bologna Centrale Station is 284 km. The road distance is 261.5 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €29 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station, including transfers.
Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €29 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Bologna Centrale Station, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Bologna Centrale via Piacenza in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Bologna twice daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- 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 Centrale Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Piacenza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station.
Book your Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Genoa to Bologna Centrale Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3568+ hotels available in Bologna Centrale Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genoa and Bologna Centrale Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.