The cheapest and fastest trains from Trieste to Bologna
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
99
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Bologna will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 99 trains that leave Trieste for Bologna every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 33 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.
Lagune Line 3414 · Regionale Veloce 39739:164h29Trieste Centrale13:45Bologna Centrale£281One-way1 change
Lagune Line 3442 · Regionale Veloce 398314:164h29Trieste Centrale18:45Bologna Centrale£281One-way1 change
Lagune Line 3552 · Regionale Veloce 39634:264h29Trieste Centrale8:55Bologna Centrale£281One-way1 change
Lagune Line 3440 · Regionale Veloce 397912:164h36Trieste Centrale16:52Bologna Centrale£281One-way1 change
Lagune Line 3432 · Regionale Veloce 39655:164h29Trieste Centrale9:45Bologna Centrale£281One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 94666:383h11Trieste Centrale9:49Bologna Centrale£601One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 94159:393h20Trieste Centrale12:59Bologna Centrale£711One-way1 change
Intercity 594+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 942713:273h32Trieste Centrale16:59Bologna Centrale£581One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+
89077:073h32Trieste Centrale10:39Bologna Centrale£661One-way1 change
Lagune Line 3552+
FRECCIAROSSA 94034:263h33Trieste Centrale7:59Bologna Centrale£611One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Trieste to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 231 km
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Live departures
Trieste to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Bologna trains for today, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lagune Line 3426+ FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 16:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 19:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3426 · Regionale Veloce 3987 | 16:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 20:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3564+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437 | 17:08 Trieste Centrale | 3h51 | 20:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3989 | 17:08 Trieste Centrale | 4h37 | 21:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 18:47 Trieste Centrale | 5h11 | 23:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Lagune Line 3448+ InterCityNotte 770 | 19:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h42 | 23:58 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3448 · Regionale Veloce 3993 | 19:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h24 | 23:40 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
| Monday 20 April | |||||
Lagune Line 3552+ FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 4:26 Trieste Centrale | 3h33 | 7:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3552 · Regionale Veloce 3963 | 4:26 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 8:55 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3552+ 8903 | 4:26 Trieste Centrale | 4h13 | 8:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3552+ 8907 | 4:26 Trieste Centrale | 6h13 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3552+ 8905 | 4:26 Trieste Centrale | 5h13 | 9:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3432+ 8907 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3432+ 8902 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3965 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 9:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3432+ 8905 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 9:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3432+ FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 8:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16726+ 8902 | 5:48 Trieste Centrale | 5h51 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16726+ 8911 | 5:48 Trieste Centrale | 6h51 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16726+ 8929 | 5:48 Trieste Centrale | 7h51 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8907 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 4h39 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8902 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 5h39 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 3965 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 3h45 | 9:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8905 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 3h39 | 9:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3967 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h34 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3434+ 8907 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3434+ 8911 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3434+ 8902 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8911 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 6h01 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8902 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 5h01 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8907 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 4h01 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 3h11 | 9:49 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8902 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8929 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 6h41 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8911 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h41 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ 8911 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 5h32 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ 8907 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 3h32 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ 8902 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 4h32 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3558+ 8911 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3558+ 8902 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3558 · Regionale Veloce 3997 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 11:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3558+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9411 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 10:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3558+ 8929 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8902 | 8:02 Trieste Centrale | 3h37 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Lagune Line 3460+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 11:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3460+ 8913 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3460+ 8911 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3971 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3460+ 8929 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8915 | 8:58 Trieste Centrale | 6h41 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8913 | 8:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h41 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8929 | 8:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3973 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3414+ 8915 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3414+ 8913 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale TTPER 17507 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h47 | 15:03 Bologna Corticella | 2 changes | |
Lagune Line 3414+ 8929 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 3h20 | 12:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8929 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 4h00 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8913 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 5h00 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8915 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 6h00 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 3975 | 10:47 Trieste Centrale | 3h58 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ 8915 | 10:47 Trieste Centrale | 4h52 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 584 | 10:47 Trieste Centrale | 4h04 | 14:51 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 584+ 8913 | 10:47 Trieste Centrale | 3h52 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ 8915 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3882 · Regionale Veloce 3977 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h47 | 15:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17334+ 8925 | 11:28 Trieste Centrale | 7h11 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17334+ 8923 | 11:28 Trieste Centrale | 6h11 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17334+ 8919 | 11:28 Trieste Centrale | 5h11 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Miramare Line 23040 · Regionale 17036+ 8919 | 11:39 Trieste Centrale | 5h00 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Miramare Line 23040 · Regionale 17036+ 8923 | 11:39 Trieste Centrale | 6h00 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Miramare Line 23040 · Regionale 17036+ 8925 | 11:39 Trieste Centrale | 7h00 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Lagune Line 3440+ 8919 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3440 · Regionale Veloce 3979 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h36 | 16:52 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3440+ FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 15:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3440+ 8925 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3440+ 8923 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8927 | 12:58 Trieste Centrale | 6h41 | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8925 | 12:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h41 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8923 | 12:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3560+ 8925 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3560+ 8923 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3981 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 3h32 | 16:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ 8923 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 4h12 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 594 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 3h54 | 17:21 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17338+ 8925 | 13:32 Trieste Centrale | 5h07 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17338+ 8927 | 13:32 Trieste Centrale | 6h07 | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3442 · Regionale Veloce 3983 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 18:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3442 · Regionale 17103 · Regionale TTPER 17975 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h07 | 20:23 Bologna Corticella | 2 changes | |
Lagune Line 3442+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 17:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3442+ 8925 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3442+ 8927 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3890+ 8927 | 14:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3406 · Regionale 17105 · Regionale TTPER 17977 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 7h32 | 22:48 Bologna Corticella | 2 changes | |
Lagune Line 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3985 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h34 | 19:50 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3406+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 18:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Lagune Line 3406+ 8927 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Trieste to Bologna
Trains from Trieste to Bologna run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 231 km distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 22:06 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte from Trieste to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Trieste and Bologna from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Trieste and Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza della Libertà.
- Buffet da Pepi
- Trattoria Nerodiseppia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste
- Hotel Continentale
- NH Trieste
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and Austria
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 2
- Taxi services available
- 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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