There are 6 ways to get from Liguria to Bologna 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 via Milan
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain 9941 / ...
3h 18m€44–96Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gênes to Bologna262 km
3h 41m€17Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Bolognabus FlixBus N504
4h 58m€24–40Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain 3283
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
5h 7m€34–67Bus via Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
6h 15m€32–44Drive 260.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Bolognacar 260.8 km
3h 18m€41–59
Liguria to Bologna by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liguria to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Liguria to Bologna is to train via Milan which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Liguria to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Cadorna/Piazza Della Vittoria and arriving at Bologna via Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Liguria to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Bologna centrale via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Liguria and Bologna is 354 km. The road distance is 260.8 km.
The best way to get from Liguria to Bologna without a car is to train via Milan which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Liguria to Bologna, including transfers.
Liguria to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Liguria to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Liguria to Bologna is to train via Milan which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Liguria, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Bologna centrale via Milano Centrale in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Bologna once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
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
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
Liguria to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Liguria to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liguria to Bologna is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Liguria to Bologna.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Liguria and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.