There are 4 ways to get from Vernazza to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
best- Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4h 1m€28–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Spezia to Bologna Centralebus 536
5h 38m€24–39Drive 236.8 km
- Drive from Vernazza to Bolognacar 236.8 km
2h 42m€39–56Train via Parma (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Parmatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
4h 53m€25–43
Vernazza to Bologna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vernazza to Bologna is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Vernazza to Bologna is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Vernazza to Bologna. However, there are services departing from La Spezia and arriving at Bologna Centrale via La Spezia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Vernazza to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Vernazza and arriving at Bologna Centrale via La Spezia Centrale, Pisa Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Vernazza and Bologna is 257 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.
The best way to get from Vernazza to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €27 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Vernazza to Bologna, including transfers.
Vernazza to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Spezia station.
Vernazza to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from La Spezia Centrale station.
The best way to get from Vernazza to Bologna is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €27 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Vernazza, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a train from Vernazza to Bologna Centrale via La Spezia Centrale, Pisa Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Spezia to Bologna Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Spezia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Vernazza to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Vernazza to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Pisa Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vernazza to Bologna is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Vernazza to Bologna.
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