The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
99
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe 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 Piazza Principe to Bologna Centrale will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 99 trains that leave Genoa Piazza Principe 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 192 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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 Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067
Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927
Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TTPER 2091
Regionale TTPER 2090
Regionale Veloce 3075 · Regionale TTPER 2089 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477
Intercity 1539+
Regionale Veloce 3034+
FRECCIAROSSA 9325
Regionale Veloce 3071+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9643
Intercity 658+
Regionale TRENORD 2322+
FRECCIAROSSA 9311
Intercity 653+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9391
Intercity 635+
Regionale Veloce 3038+
FRECCIAROSSA 9329Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Genoa Piazza Principe to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa Piazza Principe to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 192 km
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Live departures
Genoa Piazza Principe to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Genoa Piazza Principe to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Saturday 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce 3044 · Regionale TRENORD 10483 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 18:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h49 | 23:33 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 639+ InterCityNotte 757 | 20:22 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h00 | 23:22 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504 | 22:53 Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h35 | 06:28 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 8 March | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 04:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h41 | 08:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ 9927 | 04:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h10 | 10:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ 9923 | 04:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h10 | 09:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9611 | 04:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h20 | 08:04 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ 9919 | 04:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h10 | 08:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
9998 · 9923 | 05:12 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h42 | 09:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 652+ 9923 | 05:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h10 | 09:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 652+ 9931 | 05:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h10 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale TTPER 2069 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 | 05:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h41 | 09:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 652+ 9927 | 05:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h10 | 10:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710+ 9931 | 06:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h49 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710+ 9923 | 06:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h49 | 09:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710+ 9927 | 06:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h49 | 10:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 653+ 9923 | 06:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h35 | 09:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 653+ 9931 | 06:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h35 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 653+ 9927 | 06:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h35 | 10:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 653+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9391 | 06:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h50 | 09:09 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 10459 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 06:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h35 | 11:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 9931 | 06:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h04 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 9927 | 06:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h04 | 10:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 06:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h19 | 10:09 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 9935 | 06:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h04 | 12:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 658 · Intercity 609 | 07:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h37 | 12:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 658+ 9935 | 07:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h35 | 12:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9623 | 07:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 11:04 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 2322+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 07:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h50 | 10:09 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 658+ 9927 | 07:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h35 | 10:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 658+ 9931 | 07:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h35 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 662+ S13 TRENORD 24434+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 08:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h06 | 11:24 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 08:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h24 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3467 | 08:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h40 | 13:58 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 662+ 9931 | 08:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h36 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 662+ 9935 | 08:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h36 | 12:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 662+ 9939 | 08:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h36 | 13:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3026+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539 | 10:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h22 | 13:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 631+ FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 10:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h23 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 631+ 9947 | 10:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h35 | 15:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 631+ 9939 | 10:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h35 | 13:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 631+ S13 TRENORD 24442+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539 | 10:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h05 | 13:24 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 631+ 6143 | 10:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h35 | 14:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 10:25 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h00 | 14:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3028+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9637 | 10:42 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h22 | 14:04 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TTPER 2079 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 10:42 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h43 | 14:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3028+ 6143 | 10:42 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h12 | 14:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3028+ 9947 | 10:42 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h12 | 15:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3028+ 9951 | 10:42 Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h12 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 666+ 6143 | 11:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h35 | 14:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 666+ 9951 | 11:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h35 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 666+ 9947 | 11:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h35 | 15:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale TRENORD 2330+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 11:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h05 | 14:24 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 11:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h15 | 14:34 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | 11:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h01 | 16:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3030+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 12:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h07 | 15:09 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 745 · Intercity 613 | 12:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h35 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 745+ 9951 | 12:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h35 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 745+ 9993 | 12:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h30 | 17:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 745+ 9947 | 12:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h35 | 15:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce 3030+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 12:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h50 | 15:09 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3071+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9643 | 12:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h50 | 15:34 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3071+ 9993 | 12:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h05 | 17:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3071+ 9955 | 12:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h10 | 17:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3071+ 9951 | 12:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h10 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3071 · Regionale TTPER 2085 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 12:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h41 | 18:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 2334+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9323 | 13:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h50 | 16:09 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 670+ FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 13:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h23 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TTPER 2085 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 13:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h06 | 18:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 670+ 9993 | 13:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h30 | 17:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 670+ 9951 | 13:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h35 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 670+ 9955 | 13:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h35 | 17:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3034+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 14:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h07 | 17:09 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 1539 · Intercity 599 | 14:20 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h42 | 19:02 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 1539+ 9955 | 14:20 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h34 | 17:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 1539+ 9993 | 14:20 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h29 | 17:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 1539+ FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 14:20 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h22 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 1539+ 9997 | 14:20 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h29 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 1539+ Regionale Veloce 3034+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 14:20 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h49 | 17:09 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3075+ 9961 | 14:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h32 | 19:16 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3075+ 9997 | 14:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h05 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3075 · Regionale TTPER 2089 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 14:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h21 | 20:05 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3075+ 9959 | 14:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h10 | 18:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3075+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653 | 14:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h20 | 18:04 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 674+ 9959 | 15:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h35 | 18:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 674+ FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 15:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h15 | 18:34 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale TRENORD 2338+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9559 | 15:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h05 | 18:24 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 674+ 9961 | 15:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h57 | 19:16 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 674+ 9997 | 15:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h30 | 18:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3038+ FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 16:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h07 | 19:09 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2090 | 16:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h11 | 20:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2089 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 16:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h46 | 20:05 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 635+ 9963 | 16:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h35 | 20:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale Veloce 3038+ FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 16:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h50 | 19:09 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 16:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h41 | 20:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3079+ 9963 | 16:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h10 | 20:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 680+ InterCityNotte 35545 | 17:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h48 | 22:06 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 680+ 9963 | 17:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h36 | 20:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 680+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 17:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h06 | 20:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 35547 | 18:22 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h49 | 22:11 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Genoa Piazza Principe to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Bologna Centrale run on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 192 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte from Genoa Piazza Principe to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Genoa Piazza Principe and Bologna Centrale from £12. 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 Piazza Principe to Bologna Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa Piazza Principe 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 Piazza Principe 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 Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- 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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