There are 5 ways to get from Riva San Vitale to Bologna by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train via Chiasso
best- Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain 9941 / ...
3h 9m€47–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Bolognabus FlixBus 1524
5h 48m€26–57Drive 274.2 km
- Drive from Riva San Vitale to Bolognacar 274.2 km
2h 49m€48–69Train
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3h 10m€44–133Train #2
- Take the train from Chiasso to Bologna Centraletrain Ec
4h 41m€92–292
Riva San Vitale to Bologna by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riva San Vitale to Bologna is to bus which costs €25 - €60 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Riva San Vitale to Bologna is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Riva San Vitale to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Bologna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Riva San Vitale to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Capolago-Riva S. Vitale and arriving at Bologna centrale via Chiasso and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Riva San Vitale and Bologna is 275 km. The road distance is 274.2 km.
The best way to get from Riva San Vitale to Bologna without a car is to train via Chiasso which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Riva San Vitale to Bologna, including transfers.
Riva San Vitale to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Riva San Vitale to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Chiasso station.
The best way to get from Riva San Vitale to Bologna is to train via Chiasso which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €60 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Riva San Vitale, Switzerland and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a train from Capolago-Riva S. Vitale to Bologna centrale via Chiasso and Milano Centrale in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Bologna twice daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
Train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €90–280
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Riva San Vitale to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Riva San Vitale to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riva San Vitale to Bologna is 274 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Riva San Vitale to Bologna.
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