- Must visit
MUSE
Science museum in a Renzo Piano building with hands-on exhibitions on nature, mountains, technology and sustainability.
Cheapest price on 14 Oct
£13
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£17
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
1 h 58 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
1 h 59 m
Trains on 14 Oct
47
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Trento is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Trento will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Wed 14 Oct, we found 47 trains from Bologna to Trento, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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.
Intercity 610
Intercity 610+
Autobus TT TT943
Intercity 610+
Autobus TT TT943
Regionale 16032 · Regionale 3462 · Regionale 16111
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale 16684 · Regionale TT 16269
8954
8966
FRECCIAROSSA 8524
FRECCIAROSSA 8526
FRECCIAROSSA 8509Trains from Bologna to Trento run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 4:25 |
Last train 22:01 |
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The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Trento trains for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3844 | 14:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 16:52 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 16127 | 14:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h58 | 17:08 Trento Santa Chiara | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 16127 | 14:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 17:20 Povo-Mesiano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 · FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale 16712 | 15:01 Bologna Centrale | 3h29 | 18:30 Trento station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16131 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 19:20 Povo-Mesiano | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16131 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h58 | 19:08 Trento Santa Chiara | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 18:52 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 610 | 17:03 Bologna Centrale | 2h44 | 19:47 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 610+ Autobus TT TT943 | 17:03 Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 20:14 Trento Santa Chiara | 1 change | |
Intercity 610+ Autobus TT TT943 | 17:03 Bologna Centrale | 3h21 | 20:24 Povo-Mesiano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 17:16 Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 19:15 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TT 16947 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 21:21 Povo-Mesiano | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TT 16947 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h59 | 21:09 Trento Santa Chiara | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 20:52 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480+ Regionale 16388 · Regionale 16126 | 18:41 Bologna Centrale | 4h30 | 23:11 Povo-Mesiano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480+ Regionale 16388 · Regionale 16126 | 18:41 Bologna Centrale | 4h40 | 23:21 Trento Santa Chiara | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16038 · Regionale 16690 | 19:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h20 | 22:30 Trento station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 19:16 Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 21:15 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3760 | 20:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h54 | 22:59 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 20:16 Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 22:15 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
8966 | 20:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 22:44 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3470 · Regionale 16040 | 21:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h54 | 23:59 Trento station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8528+ Regionale 16040 | 21:16 Bologna Centrale | 2h43 | 23:59 Trento station | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 14 October | |||||
Regionale TTPER 17870 · Regionale 16604 | 5:20 Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 8:30 Trento station | 1 change | |
Regionale 16032 · Regionale 3462 · Regionale 16111 | 6:05 Bologna Centrale | 3h03 | 9:08 Trento Santa Chiara | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16032 · Regionale 3462 | 6:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 8:52 Trento station | 1 change | |
Regionale 16032 · Regionale 3462 · Regionale 16111 | 6:05 Bologna Centrale | 3h15 | 9:20 Povo-Mesiano | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3458 · Regionale 16638 | 7:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h40 | 9:50 Trento station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3458 · Regionale 16638 · Regionale TT 16925 | 7:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 10:21 Povo-Mesiano | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3458 · Regionale 16638 · Regionale TT 16925 | 7:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h59 | 10:09 Trento Santa Chiara | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale 16684 | 8:10 Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 12:30 Trento station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale 16684 · Regionale TT 16269 | 8:10 Bologna Centrale | 4h29 | 12:39 Trento Santa Chiara | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale 16684 · Regionale TT 16269 | 8:10 Bologna Centrale | 4h41 | 12:51 Povo-Mesiano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+ Regionale 16117 | 9:16 Bologna Centrale | 2h52 | 12:08 Trento Santa Chiara | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+ Regionale 16117 | 9:16 Bologna Centrale | 3h04 | 12:20 Povo-Mesiano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502 | 9:16 Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 11:15 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
8954 | 9:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 11:44 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 · Regionale 16534 · Regionale 16116 | 10:10 Bologna Centrale | 5h01 | 15:11 Povo-Mesiano | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16036 · Regionale 16694 · Regionale TT 16935 | 11:10 Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 15:21 Povo-Mesiano | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16036 · Regionale 16694 | 11:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h20 | 14:30 Trento station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ Regionale TT 16931 | 11:16 Bologna Centrale | 2h35 | 13:51 Povo-Mesiano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ Regionale TT 16931 | 11:16 Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 13:39 Trento Santa Chiara | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 11:16 Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 13:15 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 · Regionale 16518 · Regionale 16120 | 12:10 Bologna Centrale | 5h01 | 17:11 Povo-Mesiano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Autobus TT 267 | 13:16 Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 15:44 Trento Santa Chiara | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Autobus TT 267 | 13:16 Bologna Centrale | 2h38 | 15:54 Povo-Mesiano | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 13:16 Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 15:15 Trento station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Science museum in a Renzo Piano building with hands-on exhibitions on nature, mountains, technology and sustainability.
Museum inside Castello del Buonconsiglio showing archaeology, art and regional history in a major historic setting.
Diocesan museum beside the cathedral, displaying sacred art, sculptures, manuscripts and objects linked to Trento’s history.
Trento’s main square, framed by the cathedral, fountain and frescoed buildings; a natural starting point for any visit.
Elegant central street lined with painted palaces, shops and arcades, ideal for experiencing the city’s historic atmosphere.
Pleasant riverside and green area popular for walks, cycling and open views near the historic centre.
Potato cake cooked crisp in a pan, often served with cured meats, cheese or beans. A hallmark of Trentino home cooking and mountain farm traditions.
Slow-cooked beef in red wine with onions and spices. This hearty dish reflects Alpine and central European influences long rooted in Trentino cuisine.
Salt-cured beef, usually sliced thin and served raw or lightly cooked, often with beans. It is one of Trentino’s best-known traditional specialities.
Elegant central restaurant serving refined regional cuisine and seasonal ingredients, with a polished but relaxed dining room.
Traditional Trentino restaurant known for local dishes such as canederli and carne salada in a warm, rustic setting near the centre.
Casual, well-known spot for pizzas and regional dishes, popular for dependable food and an easy-going atmosphere.
Moderate for northern Italy: stays and dining are cheaper than Milan or Venice, while local buses and cafés remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is enough in cafés.
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Trento railway station -> Piazza Duomo, Trento
The most popular day trips by train from Trento are Verona, Bolzano, Rovereto, Brixen and Merano. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Trento on Omio.

Verona is known for its Roman Arena and its association with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Its compact historic centre blends medieval streets, piazzas and river views with a calm, cultured feel.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:14, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 56m.

Bolzano blends Italian and Austrian influences in a polished South Tyrolean setting. It is best known for Ötzi the Iceman, arcaded streets and a backdrop of vineyards and Dolomite peaks.
There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 31m.

Rovereto is a cultured town in Trentino, known for the MART museum and its strong First World War heritage. Below a hilltop castle in the Adige valley, it feels thoughtful and lively without losing its historic character.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 12m.

Brixen is a small South Tyrolean city known for its Baroque cathedral and arcaded old town. Italian and Tyrolean influences meet here, with vineyards, mountain views and a calm historic centre.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 1h 1m.

Merano is a South Tyrolean spa town known for its mild climate, Alpine backdrop and palm-lined promenades. Italian and Austrian influences meet in its historic centre, thermal baths and gardens, giving it a calm, elegant feel.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 9m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Trento 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 Trento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Trento trains use the Bologna Centrale to Trento station pair, with some services arriving at Povo-Mesiano. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Trento train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Bologna Corticella is 6 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Corticella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna Corticella.
ATMs are available at Bologna Corticella.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Corticella.
Trento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Antica Trattoria Due Mori, Ristorante Al Vo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trento: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Trento, Hotel America, Hotel Buonconsiglio.
Povo-Mesiano is 1 km from Trento city centre. Public transport options include:
Povo-Mesiano has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Povo-Mesiano.
ATMs are available at Povo-Mesiano.
Available at Povo-Mesiano: Parking.
Available at Povo-Mesiano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Povo-Mesiano.
Trento Santa Chiara is 1 km from Trento city centre. Public transport options include:
Trento Santa Chiara has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
ATMs are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
Available at Trento Santa Chiara: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Trento Santa Chiara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
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