1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£51
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 51 m
Trains on 19 Sept
98
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Savona to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Savona to Bologna will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Savona to Bologna you need to make at least one change.
Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TTPER 2091
Regionale 12307 · Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067
Regionale Veloce 3075 · Regionale TTPER 2090
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2499
Regionale Veloce 3071 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471
Intercity 635+
S13 TRENORD 24366+
FRECCIAROSSA 9563
Intercity 745+
S13 TRENORD 24450+
FRECCIAROSSA 9547
Intercity 631+
S13 TRENORD 24442+
FRECCIAROSSA 9539
Intercity 1539+
S13 TRENORD 24458+
FRECCIAROSSA 9555
Intercity 653+
FRECCIAROSSA 9391Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Savona to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 228 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Savona to Bologna:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Savona to Bologna costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £48. The journey takes 4h 13m versus 3h 28m 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.
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 Savona to Bologna trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:05 Savona | 5h20 | 19:25 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:05 Savona | 5h20 | 20:25 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
Regionale 12307 · Regionale Veloce 3016+ 9927 | 4:40 Savona station | 7h14 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12307 · Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 4:40 Savona station | 4h45 | 9:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12307 · Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9611 | 4:40 Savona station | 4h24 | 9:04 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12307 · Regionale Veloce 3016+ 9923 | 4:40 Savona station | 6h14 | 10:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12307 · Regionale Veloce 3016+ 8947 | 4:40 Savona station | 5h14 | 9:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12311+ Intercity 652+ 9923 | 5:25 Savona station | 5h29 | 10:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12311+ Intercity 652+ 8947 | 5:25 Savona station | 4h29 | 9:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12311+ Intercity 652+ 9927 | 5:25 Savona station | 6h29 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 653+ 9931 | 6:17 Savona station | 6h37 | 12:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 6:17 Savona station | 3h52 | 10:09 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 653+ 9927 | 6:17 Savona station | 5h37 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 653+ 9923 | 6:17 Savona station | 4h37 | 10:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 6:45 Savona station | 4h24 | 11:09 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ Intercity 607 | 6:45 Savona station | 5h11 | 11:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2499 | 6:45 Savona station | 5h24 | 12:09 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 9931 | 6:45 Savona station | 6h09 | 12:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 9927 | 6:45 Savona station | 5h09 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 9935 | 6:45 Savona station | 7h09 | 13:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 3355+ Intercity 658+ 9931 | 7:17 Savona station | 5h37 | 12:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3355+ Intercity 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 7:17 Savona station | 4h47 | 12:04 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3355+ Intercity 658+ 9927 | 7:17 Savona station | 4h37 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3355+ Intercity 658+ 9935 | 7:17 Savona station | 6h37 | 13:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3118 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 9947 | 7:31 Savona station | 9h23 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3118 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 9939 | 7:31 Savona station | 7h23 | 14:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3118 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 6143 | 7:31 Savona station | 8h23 | 15:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3118+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 7:31 Savona station | 4h53 | 12:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ 9931 | 8:05 Savona station | 4h49 | 12:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662 · Intercity 609 | 8:05 Savona station | 5h51 | 13:56 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 8:05 Savona station | 4h19 | 12:24 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ 9939 | 8:05 Savona station | 6h49 | 14:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ 9935 | 8:05 Savona station | 5h49 | 13:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale 12032 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 9947 | 9:33 Savona station | 7h21 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale 12032 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 9951 | 9:33 Savona station | 8h21 | 17:54 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale 12032 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 6143 | 9:33 Savona station | 6h21 | 15:54 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Savona to Bologna run on average 37 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 37 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 20:53 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Bologna’s modern and contemporary art museum presents rotating exhibitions and a compact permanent collection in a converted industrial space.
An engaging museum on Bologna’s industrial and social history, with working models, scientific instruments, and practical displays for curious visitors.
Bologna’s grand central square is the city’s social and architectural heart, framed by major civic buildings and lively throughout the day.
A long porticoed walk climbing towards San Luca, combining daily local life, historic architecture, and one of Bologna’s classic walking routes.
This covered market street preserves medieval character under porticoes and is ideal for a short walk between historic shops and central landmarks.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with slow-cooked ragù. It is Bologna’s signature pasta dish and traditionally differs from spaghetti bolognese found abroad.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta served in rich capon or beef broth. A festive classic closely tied to Bolognese family cooking and winter meals.
Green pasta sheets layered with ragù, béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano. This baked dish is a traditional Sunday and holiday favourite in Bologna.
Historic osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta and traditional meat dishes in a warm, old-world dining room near the city centre.
Refined restaurant serving contemporary Italian cuisine in elegant rooms inside Palazzo Fava, suited to a special-occasion meal.
Long-standing trattoria popular for tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù and other local staples in a simple, bustling setting.
Moderate for Italy: lodging is mid-priced, meals are reasonable, and local buses are cheap, though central hotel rates rise in peak season and during major fairs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included; round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Bologna Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Savona 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 Savona to Bologna trains use the Savona to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Savona and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Savona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante A Spurcacciun-a, Vino e Farinata
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Savona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Savona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Savona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Savona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Savona: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Savona Darsena, Mare Hotel, Hotel San Marco.
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.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
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