The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Riva del Garda
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Riva del Garda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Riva del Garda will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bologna for Riva del Garda every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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 Riva del Garda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Riva del Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 160 km
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Live departures
Bologna to Riva del Garda train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Riva del Garda trains for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8954 | 08:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h44 | 10:30 Rovereto station | 0 changesdirect | |
8966 | 19:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h44 | 21:30 Rovereto station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Riva del Garda
Trains from Bologna to Riva del Garda run on average 53 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 53 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 21:16 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Riva del Garda trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Riva del Garda from £8. 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 Riva del Garda train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Riva del Garda 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 Riva del Garda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Riva del Garda
- 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
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