The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Portomaggiore
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Portomaggiore is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Portomaggiore will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bologna for Portomaggiore 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 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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 Portomaggiore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Portomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 43 km
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1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna to Portomaggiore train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Portomaggiore trains for today, Friday 26 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17964 · Regionale TTPER 17635 | 16:34 Bologna Corticella | 1h25 | 17:59 Portomaggiore station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Regionale TTPER 17635 | 17:01 Bologna Centrale | 0h58 | 17:59 Portomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5156 · Regionale TTPER 90290 | 17:22 Bologna | 1h34 | 18:56 Portomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5156 · Regionale TTPER 90290 | 17:22 Bologna | 1h25 | 18:47 Consandolo | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale TTPER 17637 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 19:59 Portomaggiore station | 1 change | |
Intercity 592+ Regionale TTPER 17637 | 19:00 Bologna Centrale | 0h59 | 19:59 Portomaggiore station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 27 December | |||||
![]() | 03:30 Bologna | 1h26 | 04:56 Portomaggiore | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Portomaggiore
Trains from Bologna to Portomaggiore run on average 53 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:33, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 53 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 03:33 |
Last train 23:05 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity Notte from Bologna to Portomaggiore trainsRegionale, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna and Portomaggiore from £5. 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 Portomaggiore train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Portomaggiore 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 Portomaggiore, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Portomaggiore
- 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
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