The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£114
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
5
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 £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.
To travel from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale you need to make at least 3 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 407 km
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£89 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Friday 28 November. 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+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 12:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h48 | 19:22 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 65+ 9961 | 12:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h20 | 19:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 65+ 9963 | 12:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 8h20 | 20:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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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 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £48 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 16:34. The fastest train covers the 407 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 407 km |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 05:34 |
Last train 16:34 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Bern Hauptbahnhof and Bologna Centrale from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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.

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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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