The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
4 h 3 m
Average duration
4 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Genoa Piazza Principe every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 192 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 29 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.
4:004h41Bologna Centrale8:41Genoa Piazza Principe£221One-way0 changes
7:335h29Bologna Centrale13:02Genoa Piazza Principe£221One-way0 changes
15:335h29Bologna Centrale21:02Genoa Piazza Principe£221One-way0 changes
10:504h22Bologna Centrale15:12Genoa Piazza Principe£221One-way0 changes
18:114h03Bologna Centrale22:14Genoa Piazza Principe£241One-way0 changes
18:114h03Bologna Centrale22:14Genoa Piazza Principe£241One-way0 changes
10:504h22Bologna Centrale15:12Genoa Piazza Principe£221One-way0 changes
4:004h41Bologna Centrale8:41Genoa Piazza Principe£221One-way0 changes
7:335h29Bologna Centrale13:02Genoa Piazza Principe£221One-way0 changes
15:335h29Bologna Centrale21:02Genoa Piazza Principe£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 192 km
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£23 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale Veloce 3041 | 17:50 Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 22:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Intercity 685 | 17:51 Bologna Centrale | 2h53 | 20:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
9946+ Intercity 689 | 18:06 Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 21:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
9946+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | 18:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h51 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
9946+ Regionale Veloce 3041 | 18:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h12 | 22:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale Veloce 3043 | 18:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h18 | 23:51 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale TRENORD 10483+ Intercity 687 | 18:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 22:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ Intercity 689 | 18:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h08 | 21:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17420 · Regionale TRENORD 10884 · Regionale Veloce 3043 | 18:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h01 | 23:51 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale Veloce 3043 | 19:05 Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 23:51 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
9948+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | 19:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
9948 · 9992 | 19:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 23:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
9990+ Intercity 687 | 19:11 Bologna Centrale | 3h33 | 22:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
9990 · 9992 | 19:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h03 | 23:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
9990+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | 19:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ Regionale Veloce 3041 | 19:18 Bologna Centrale | 3h00 | 22:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 687 | 19:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h08 | 22:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
9958+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | 20:06 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
9944+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | 20:41 Bologna Centrale | 3h16 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326+ Regionale Veloce 3043 | 20:51 Bologna Centrale | 3h00 | 23:51 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
![]() | 4:00 Bologna Centrale | 4h41 | 8:41 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h29 | 13:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 4h22 | 15:12 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h29 | 21:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe run on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 192 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 4:00 |
Last train 19:51 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte from Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe trainsRegionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Genoa Piazza Principe from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza Principe 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 Genoa Piazza Principe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bologna Centrale and Genoa Piazza Principe
- 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
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
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