The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Brindisi
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
6 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
690 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Brindisi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Brindisi will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 18 trains that leave Bologna for Brindisi every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 690 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 47 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.
InterCityNotte 7570:279h16Bologna Centrale9:43Brindisi station£561One-way0 changes
InterCityNotte 76523:399h41Bologna Centrale9:20Brindisi station£561One-way0 changes
InterCityNotte 757+
Regionale Veloce 4313 · Regionale Veloce 43870:278h48Bologna Centrale9:15Brindisi station£621One-way2 changes
Intercity 60914:008h23Bologna Centrale22:23Brindisi station£651One-way0 changes
Intercity 6038:008h25Bologna Centrale16:25Brindisi station£651One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 980511:456h39Bologna Centrale18:24Brindisi station£961One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 880913:456h42Bologna Centrale20:27Brindisi station£961One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 881516:456h44Bologna Centrale23:29Brindisi station£961One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 881114:456h44Bologna Centrale21:29Brindisi station£961One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 881315:456h47Bologna Centrale22:32Brindisi station£961One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Brindisi
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Brindisi 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £16.
Distance: 690 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£53 Average Price | £88 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bologna to Brindisi train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Brindisi trains for tomorrow, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 755 | 0:10 Bologna Centrale | 8h55 | 9:05 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 757 | 0:27 Bologna Centrale | 9h16 | 9:43 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 757+ Regionale Veloce 4313 · Regionale Veloce 4387 | 0:27 Bologna Centrale | 8h48 | 9:15 Brindisi station | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 770+ FRECCIARGENTO 8303 | 1:33 Bologna Centrale | 12h21 | 13:54 Brindisi station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 7:27 Bologna Centrale | 8h01 | 15:28 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 603 | 8:00 Bologna Centrale | 8h25 | 16:25 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 8:45 Bologna Centrale | 6h51 | 15:36 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 605 | 10:00 Bologna Centrale | 9h28 | 19:28 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 11:45 Bologna Centrale | 6h39 | 18:24 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 607 | 12:00 Bologna Centrale | 8h12 | 20:12 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Regionale Veloce 4429 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 6h58 | 19:43 Brindisi station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 6h42 | 20:27 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 609 | 14:00 Bologna Centrale | 8h23 | 22:23 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 6h44 | 21:29 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 15:45 Bologna Centrale | 6h47 | 22:32 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 16:45 Bologna Centrale | 6h44 | 23:29 Brindisi station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale 4445 | 16:55 Bologna Centrale | 7h29 | 0:24 Brindisi station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Brindisi
Trains from Bologna to Brindisi run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 690 km distance in 6h 44m.
Distance 690 km |
Average train duration 8h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 6h 44m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna to Brindisi trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Brindisi from £15. 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 to Brindisi train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Brindisi 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 Brindisi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Brindisi
- 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
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Access is available via Piazza Crispi.
- Ristorante La Locanda del Porto
- McDonald's Brindisi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Palazzo Virgilio Hotel
- Hotel Orientale
- Grande Albergo Internazionale
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available
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