The cheapest and fastest trains from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 5 trains that leave Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione for Bologna Centrale every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.










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Compare train and coach for Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 124 km
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2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2626+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9631 | 10:07 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h57 | 13:04 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724 · FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 11:23 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h19 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723 · FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 11:38 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h21 | 13:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3467 | 11:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h09 | 13:58 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 11:53 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h31 | 14:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9727+ Intercity 611 | 12:38 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h59 | 14:37 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8959 | 12:44 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h30 | 14:14 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 3841 | 12:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h16 | 15:05 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519 | 12:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h55 | 14:44 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732 · FRECCIAROSSA 9809 | 13:23 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h27 | 15:50 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9645 | 13:54 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h10 | 16:04 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale 3843 | 14:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h16 | 17:05 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 14:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h55 | 16:44 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2636+ Intercity 599 | 15:07 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h55 | 19:02 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740 · FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 15:23 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h19 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9743 · FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 16:08 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h36 | 17:44 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 · FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 16:23 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h11 | 18:34 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8967 | 16:43 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 18:14 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3845 | 16:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h16 | 19:05 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529 | 17:07 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h37 | 18:44 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 10839 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 17:14 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h56 | 21:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 · FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 17:23 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h01 | 20:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 3847 | 18:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h56 | 21:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 19:07 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 4h26 | 23:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ Regionale Veloce 3847 | 19:08 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h37 | 21:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
![]() | 04:43 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 06:14 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:54 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h30 | 07:24 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale run on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 17:49. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 17:49 |
Train companies: Italo, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale trainsItalo, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento trains will get you between Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione and Bologna Centrale 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: Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione and Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza Einaudi.
- Ristorante Esplanade
- Trattoria Alessi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Mayer & Splendid
- Hotel Piroscafo
- Hotel Bonotto
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Line LN026
- Ferry: Desenzano del Garda ferry terminal is a 15-minute walk away
- 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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