The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Chiavari
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Chiavari is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Chiavari will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bologna for Chiavari every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 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 Chiavari
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Chiavari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 161 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bologna to Chiavari train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Chiavari trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:33 Bologna | 5h00 | 10:33 Chiavari | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Chiavari
Trains from Bologna to Chiavari run on average 39 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 39 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:07 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Chiavari trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Chiavari from £20. 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 Chiavari train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Chiavari 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 Chiavari, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Chiavari
- 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 - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Ristorante Luchin
- Osteria Moderna
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Monte Rosa
- Hotel Ferrari
- Hotel Santa Maria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and Intercity trains
- Train: Regional and Intercity services
- Bus: Local bus services available
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