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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 27 Oct
£50
Average ticket price on 27 Oct
£64
Fastest journey on 27 Oct
6 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 27 Oct
6 h 49 m
Trains on 27 Oct
18
Distance
690 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brindisi to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brindisi to Bologna will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
On Tue 27 Oct, we found 18 trains from Brindisi to Bologna, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 690 km distance in an average of 6 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 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.
Intercity 614
Intercity 612
Intercity 610
Regionale 23572+
Intercity 606
InterCityNotte 758
FRECCIAROSSA 8818
FRECCIAROSSA 9808
FRECCIAROSSA 8824
FRECCIAROSSA 8816
FRECCIAROSSA 8828Trains from Brindisi to Bologna run on average 16 times per day, taking around 7h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 690 km distance in 6h 46m.
Distance 690 km |
Average train duration 7h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 6h 46m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:46 |
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The table below shows live departures for Brindisi to Bologna trains for today, Monday 26 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 23572+ FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 4:00 Brindisi station | 8h15 | 12:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 23572+ Intercity 606 | 4:00 Brindisi station | 9h00 | 13:00 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 6:17 Brindisi station | 6h58 | 13:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 608 | 6:47 Brindisi station | 8h13 | 15:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 7:23 Brindisi station | 6h52 | 14:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 8:29 Brindisi station | 6h46 | 15:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 610 | 8:42 Brindisi station | 8h18 | 17:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 610+ FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 8:42 Brindisi station | 7h33 | 16:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 612 | 9:21 Brindisi station | 9h40 | 19:01 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 10:29 Brindisi station | 6h46 | 17:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 614 | 12:14 Brindisi station | 8h46 | 21:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 | 12:29 Brindisi station | 6h46 | 19:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 13:20 Brindisi station | 6h55 | 20:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4416+ FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 14:45 Brindisi station | 7h30 | 22:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 758 | 19:01 Brindisi station | 10h43 | 5:44 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 4440+ InterCityNotte 758 | 19:33 Brindisi station | 10h11 | 5:44 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 754 | 20:53 Brindisi station | 9h12 | 6:05 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Most Brindisi to Bologna trains use the Brindisi to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Brindisi and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Brindisi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Locanda del Porto, McDonald's Brindisi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brindisi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brindisi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brindisi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brindisi: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brindisi.
Nearby hotels include Palazzo Virgilio Hotel, Hotel Orientale, Grande Albergo Internazionale.
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.
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