
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 15 m
Trains on 18 Sept
7
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pescara station 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 Pescara station to Bologna Centrale will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 7 trains from Pescara station to Bologna Centrale, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 323 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 24 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pescara station to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 323 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pescara station to Bologna Centrale:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Pescara station to Bologna Centrale costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £59. The journey takes 3h 56m versus 3h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Pescara station to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:02 Pescara station | 5h24 | 20:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:17 Pescara station | 5h04 | 21:21 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:17 Pescara station | 3h45 | 3:02 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 0:08 Pescara station | 3h44 | 3:52 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:50 Pescara station | 5h36 | 10:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:02 Pescara station | 3h59 | 17:01 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:02 Pescara station | 5h24 | 19:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Pescara station to Bologna Centrale run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 323 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 323 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 3:50 |
Last train 23:17 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pescara station 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.

Most Pescara station to Bologna Centrale trains use the Pescara Centrale to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Pescara station and Bologna Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pescara Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Barcaccia, Trattoria del Mare
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pescara Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pescara Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pescara Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pescara Centrale: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pescara Centrale: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Carlton, B&B Hotel Pescara, Hotel Ambra Palace.
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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