The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Piacenza
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Piacenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Piacenza will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 47 trains that leave Bologna for Piacenza every day 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920
InterCityNotte 752
Intercity 606
FRECCIAROSSA 8802
Intercity 590
Intercity 580Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bologna to Piacenza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Piacenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 143 km
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Live departures
Bologna to Piacenza train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Piacenza trains for today, Sunday 28 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9638+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 14:56 Bologna Centrale | 2h16 | 17:12 Piacenza station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 15:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 17:15 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9642 · FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 15:56 Bologna Centrale | 2h06 | 18:02 Piacenza station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 16:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 18:18 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 16:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 18:48 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 17:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h37 | 19:10 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 1546 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 19:17 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17420 | 17:50 Bologna Centrale | 2h01 | 19:51 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 18:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 20:15 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 18:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 20:48 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ InterCityNotte 765 | 18:56 Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 20:59 Piacenza station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 19:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h40 | 21:13 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 596 | 19:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h31 | 21:17 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494 | 19:54 Bologna Centrale | 1h35 | 21:29 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 614 | 20:04 Bologna Centrale | 1h37 | 21:41 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 20:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 22:15 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 1588 | 20:38 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 22:20 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9330 | 21:16 Bologna Centrale | 1h34 | 22:50 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 29 December | |||||
Regionale TTPER 2066 | 04:00 Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 05:32 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 752 | 04:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h20 | 05:26 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 | 04:28 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 06:01 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 754 | 04:35 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 06:08 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 | 04:40 Bologna Centrale | 1h43 | 06:23 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 | 04:53 Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 06:51 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 | 05:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h35 | 07:08 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 | 05:58 Bologna Centrale | 1h53 | 07:51 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 06:18 Bologna Centrale | 1h26 | 07:44 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 06:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 08:15 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 | 06:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 08:48 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 07:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 09:15 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 08:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 10:15 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 580 | 08:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h31 | 10:17 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 | 08:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 10:48 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9612+ Intercity 609 | 08:56 Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 11:06 Piacenza station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 09:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 11:15 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 10:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 12:15 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 12:48 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 11:26 Bologna Centrale | 1h46 | 13:12 Piacenza station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 11:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 13:15 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17414 · Regionale TTPER 2472 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 2h01 | 13:51 Piacenza station | 1 change | |
Intercity 606 | 12:03 Bologna Centrale | 1h24 | 13:27 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 12:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h43 | 14:16 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 | 12:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 14:48 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9632+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 13:26 Bologna Centrale | 1h46 | 15:12 Piacenza station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 13:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 15:15 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 608 | 14:04 Bologna Centrale | 1h38 | 15:42 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 14:33 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 16:15 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 14:50 Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 16:48 Piacenza station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Piacenza
Trains from Bologna to Piacenza run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity, Italo from Bologna to Piacenza trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Piacenza from £6. 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 Piacenza train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Piacenza 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 Piacenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Piacenza
- 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 - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available from Via dei Mille.
- Al Duca
- Osteria Carducci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Best Western Park Hotel
- Grande Albergo Roma
- Hotel Ovest
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
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