The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Brenner
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
3
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 £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bologna for Brenner every day 3 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 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 1 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 £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 279 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£45 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bologna to Brenner train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:03 Bologna | 6h01 | 21:04 Brenner | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:10 Bologna | 4h48 | 20:58 Brenner | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Brenner
Distance 279 km |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 18:10 |
Train companies: Regionale, Deutsche Bahn, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento from Bologna to Brenner trainsRegionale, Deutsche Bahn, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento trains will get you between Bologna and Brenner from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
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.
Italo
Frecciarossa
Frecciargento
FAQs: Bologna to Brenner train

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 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
- 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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