There are 5 ways to get from Port of Genoa 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Piacenzatrain Ic
- Take the train from Piacenza to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
3h 36m€29–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gênes to Bologna262 km
3h 41m€17Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Bolognabus FlixBus N504
3h 45m€21–35Bus via Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
5h 43m€28–40Drive 266.3 km
- Drive from Port of Genoa to Bolognacar 266.3 km
3h 27m€42–60
Port of Genoa to Bologna by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port of Genoa to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Port of Genoa to Bologna is to drive which takes 3h 27m 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 Port of Genoa to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Piacenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Port of Genoa and Bologna is 282 km. The road distance is 266.3 km.
The best way to get from Port of Genoa to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €29 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Port of Genoa to Bologna, including transfers.
Port of Genoa to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Port of Genoa to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Port of Genoa to Bologna is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €29 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Port of Genoa, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Bologna Centrale via Piacenza in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Bologna twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- €21–35
- 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
Port of Genoa to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Port of Genoa to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Piacenza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port of Genoa to Bologna is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Port of Genoa to Bologna.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Port of Genoa and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.