The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Bologna
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Bologna will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £122.
To travel from Basel to Bologna you need to make at least one change.
EuroCity 65+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475
EuroCity 151+
Intercity 599
EuroCity 61+
Intercity 609
EuroCity 173+
InterCityNotte 765
EuroCity 173+
FRECCIAROSSA 9567
EuroCity 65+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555
EuroCity 61+
FRECCIAROSSA 9587
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 9551
EuroCity 173+
FRECCIAROSSA 9567
EuroCity 61+
Intercity 609Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £59.
Distance: 448 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£115 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £186 Average Price |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Bologna train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 61+ Intercity 609 | 05:28 Basel SBB | 7h28 | 12:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 61+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 05:28 Basel SBB | 5h56 | 11:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | On time 10:06 Basel SBB | 6h18 | 16:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ Intercity 599 | On time 10:06 Basel SBB | 7h44 | 17:50 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555 | 11:28 Basel SBB | 5h56 | 17:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 65+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 11:28 Basel SBB | 7h54 | 19:22 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 173+ InterCityNotte 765 | 14:03 Basel SBB | 8h32 | 22:35 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 173+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 14:03 Basel SBB | 6h21 | 20:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Bologna
Distance 448 km |
Average train duration 6h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 21m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 17:28 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Intercity, SBB, Regionale, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Basel to Bologna trainsTrenitalia, Intercity, SBB, Regionale, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Bologna from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SBB
Regionale
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Basel to Bologna train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Elevators, ramps.
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