The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
6 h 48 m
Average duration
6 h 48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bern Hauptbahnhof for Bologna Centrale every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 6 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £189.
Distance: 407 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£92 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £189 Average Price |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 65+ 9993 | 12:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h15 | 17:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 65+ 9997 | 12:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h15 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 65+ Intercity 599 | 12:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h28 | 19:02 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555 | 12:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 4h50 | 17:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 65+ 9955 | 12:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h20 | 17:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 67+ Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 17:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h04 | 23:38 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 10:34, the last at 17:34. The fastest train covers the 407 km distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 407 km |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 59m |
First train 10:34 |
Last train 17:34 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Bern Hauptbahnhof and Bologna Centrale from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bern Hauptbahnhof and Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- 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
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