The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
47
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 £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 47 trains that leave Genoa Brignole for Bologna Centrale every day 1 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 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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.
Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 392711:174h08Genoa Brignole15:25Bologna Centrale£221One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3034 · Regionale TRENORD 10497 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 393714:544h31Genoa Brignole19:25Bologna Centrale£221One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TTPER 2079 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 392711:343h51Genoa Brignole15:25Bologna Centrale£221One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce 3040 · Regionale TTPER 209117:363h49Genoa Brignole21:25Bologna Centrale£221One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 20675:363h49Genoa Brignole9:25Bologna Centrale£221One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3032+
FRECCIAROSSA 964313:362h58Genoa Brignole16:34Bologna Centrale£491One-way1 change
Intercity 670+
Regionale TRENORD 2332+
FRECCIAROSSA 932314:102h59Genoa Brignole17:09Bologna Centrale£451One-way2 changes
Intercity 658+
Regionale TRENORD 2320+
FRECCIAROSSA 93118:102h59Genoa Brignole11:09Bologna Centrale£531One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9710 · FRECCIAROSSA 96156:583h06Genoa Brignole10:04Bologna Centrale£541One-way1 change
Intercity 670+
FRECCIAROSSA 955114:103h14Genoa Brignole17:24Bologna Centrale£531One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 190 km
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3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3040 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 17:36 Genoa Brignole | 3h49 | 21:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 680+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 18:09 Genoa Brignole | 3h15 | 21:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 680+ InterCityNotte 765 | 18:09 Genoa Brignole | 5h26 | 23:35 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale TRENORD 10481 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 18:56 Genoa Brignole | 4h32 | 23:28 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ InterCityNotte 765 | 18:56 Genoa Brignole | 4h39 | 23:35 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 19:05 Genoa Brignole | 4h30 | 23:35 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3044+ InterCityNotte 755 | 19:36 Genoa Brignole | 4h30 | 0:06 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3044 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 19:36 Genoa Brignole | 4h57 | 0:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 684+ BUS LP757+ InterCityNotte 757 | 20:10 Genoa Brignole | 4h12 | 0:22 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 5:36 Genoa Brignole | 3h49 | 9:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9611 | 5:36 Genoa Brignole | 3h28 | 9:04 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+ Regionale Veloce 4014+ FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 5:55 Genoa Brignole | 3h38 | 9:33 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale TTPER 2069 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 6:35 Genoa Brignole | 3h50 | 10:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3018 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 6:43 Genoa Brignole | 5h27 | 12:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3018+ Intercity 607 | 6:43 Genoa Brignole | 5h13 | 11:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710 · FRECCIAROSSA 9615 | 6:58 Genoa Brignole | 3h06 | 10:04 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 3360 · Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 7:35 Genoa Brignole | 4h35 | 12:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3360 · Regionale Veloce 3019+ Intercity 607 | 7:35 Genoa Brignole | 4h21 | 11:56 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3360 · Regionale Veloce 3019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9619 | 7:35 Genoa Brignole | 3h29 | 11:04 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 18511 · Autobus TTPER B0402 | 7:56 Genoa Brignole | 5h54 | 13:50 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 2320+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:10 Genoa Brignole | 2h59 | 11:09 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 8:10 Genoa Brignole | 3h54 | 12:04 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 662 · Intercity 609 | 9:09 Genoa Brignole | 4h47 | 13:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 9:09 Genoa Brignole | 3h15 | 12:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 11:17 Genoa Brignole | 4h08 | 15:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TTPER 2079 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 11:34 Genoa Brignole | 3h51 | 15:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 11:34 Genoa Brignole | 4h36 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3028+ FRECCIAROSSA 9637 | 11:34 Genoa Brignole | 3h30 | 15:04 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 666 · Intercity 613 | 12:10 Genoa Brignole | 5h44 | 17:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 12:10 Genoa Brignole | 3h14 | 15:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9643 | 13:36 Genoa Brignole | 2h58 | 16:34 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3032 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 13:36 Genoa Brignole | 4h34 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 2332+ FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 14:10 Genoa Brignole | 2h59 | 17:09 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 670+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 14:10 Genoa Brignole | 3h14 | 17:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 14:10 Genoa Brignole | 5h00 | 19:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3034 · Regionale TRENORD 10497 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 14:54 Genoa Brignole | 4h31 | 19:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3034+ Intercity 599 | 14:54 Genoa Brignole | 5h08 | 20:02 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3034+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 14:54 Genoa Brignole | 3h15 | 18:09 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3034 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 14:54 Genoa Brignole | 5h22 | 20:16 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 14:58 Genoa Brignole | 4h00 | 18:58 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22854 · Regionale Veloce 3021+ Intercity 599 | 15:25 Genoa Brignole | 4h37 | 20:02 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22854 · Regionale Veloce 3021 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 15:25 Genoa Brignole | 4h51 | 20:16 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22854 · Regionale Veloce 3021+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653 | 15:25 Genoa Brignole | 3h39 | 19:04 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 16:08 Genoa Brignole | 4h57 | 21:05 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 674+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 16:08 Genoa Brignole | 3h16 | 19:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale Veloce 3038+ FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 16:40 Genoa Brignole | 3h29 | 20:09 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2090 | 17:06 Genoa Brignole | 4h19 | 21:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Genoa Brignole to Bologna Centrale run on average 41 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:36, the last at 16:36. The fastest train covers the 190 km distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 4:36 |
Last train 16:36 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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 £16. 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa Brignole 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 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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