The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa Brignole 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 Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 5 trains that leave Genoa Brignole 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 190 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 5 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 train and coach for Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 190 km
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3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:38 Genoa Brignole | 3h47 | 07:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:36 Genoa Brignole | 3h49 | 19:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 03:28 |
Last train 15:36 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte from Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Genoa Brignole and Bologna Centrale from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Genoa Brignole and Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Verdi.
- Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto
- Trattoria Rosmarino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Bristol Palace
- NH Genova Centro
- Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-6 for intercity trains
- Hall 3: platform 7-9 for high-speed trains
- Metro: Line M
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 12
- 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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