The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Este
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Este is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Este will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bologna for Este 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 85 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 55 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 coach and train for Bologna to Este
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Este among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 85 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bologna to Este train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Este trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:23 Bologna | 1h23 | 13:46 Este | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Este
Trains from Bologna to Este run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 21:13 |
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FAQs: Bologna to Este train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Este 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 Este, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Este
- 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
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Beatrice d'Este
- Albergo Ristorante Leon d'Oro
- Located in the main hall
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Padua and Bologna
- Bus: Several local lines available
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