The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Brenner
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Brenner is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Brenner will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bologna for Brenner every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 279 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 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 train and coach for Bologna to Brenner
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Brenner among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 279 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£47 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bologna to Brenner train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Brenner trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:10 Bologna | 4h48 | 21:58 Brenner | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 08:16 Bologna | 4h06 | 12:22 Brenner | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Brenner
Trains from Bologna to Brenner run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 19:38. The fastest train covers the 279 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 279 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 19:38 |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Deutsche Bahn from Bologna to Brenner trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Bologna and Brenner from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
Italo
Frecciarossa
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Bologna to Brenner train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Brenner 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 Brenner, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Brenner
- 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, open 24/7.
- Bar Brenner
- Ristorante Europa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Bergkristall
- Hotel Alpin
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Train: Regional and international trains
- Bus: Local bus services available
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