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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 20 Oct
£49
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£75
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
6 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
6 h 40 m
Trains on 20 Oct
17
Distance
625 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Monopoli to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monopoli to Bologna will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 17 trains from Monopoli to Bologna, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 625 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 45 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.
InterCityNotte 754
Regionale 4440+
InterCityNotte 758
Intercity 610
Intercity 614
Intercity 608
Regionale 23506+
FRECCIAROSSA 8814
Regionale Veloce 4388+
FRECCIAROSSA 8818
Regionale 23500+
FRECCIAROSSA 9806
Regionale Veloce 4416+
FRECCIAROSSA 8830
Regionale Veloce 4406+
FRECCIAROSSA 8828Trains from Monopoli to Bologna run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 625 km distance in 6h 8m.
Distance 625 km |
Average train duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 6h 8m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:39 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
The table below shows live departures for Monopoli to Bologna trains for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 4440+ InterCityNotte 758 | 20:19 Monopoli | 9h25 | 5:44 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 754 | 21:40 Monopoli | 8h25 | 6:05 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
Regionale 23572+ 9928 | 4:41 Monopoli | 9h22 | 14:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 23572+ Intercity 606 | 4:41 Monopoli | 8h19 | 13:00 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 23500+ FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 5:36 Monopoli | 6h39 | 12:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 23500+ 9928 | 5:36 Monopoli | 8h27 | 14:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 4374+ 9928 | 6:02 Monopoli | 8h01 | 14:03 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 23506+ FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 6:42 Monopoli | 6h33 | 13:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 608 | 7:33 Monopoli | 7h27 | 15:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4388+ FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 8:38 Monopoli | 6h37 | 15:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 610 | 9:28 Monopoli | 7h32 | 17:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 610+ FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 9:28 Monopoli | 6h47 | 16:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 23520+ Intercity 612 | 10:50 Monopoli | 8h11 | 19:01 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4404+ FRECCIAROSSA 9808 | 12:30 Monopoli | 6h45 | 19:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 614 | 12:57 Monopoli | 8h03 | 21:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4406+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 13:30 Monopoli | 6h45 | 20:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4416+ FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 15:30 Monopoli | 6h45 | 22:15 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Monopoli to Bologna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Monopoli to Bologna trains use the Monopoli to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Monopoli and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Monopoli has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: METAe, Angolocinque Restaurant
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Monopoli. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Monopoli.
Available at Monopoli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Monopoli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Monopoli: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Don Ferrante - Dimore di charme, Palazzo Indelli, Hotel Vecchio Mulino.
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.
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