The cheapest and fastest trains from Trieste to Bologna
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
89
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 £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 89 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 27 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 37 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 3442 · Regionale Veloce 398314:164h29Trieste Centrale18:45Bologna Centrale£241One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 39676:164h34Trieste Centrale10:50Bologna Centrale£241One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale Veloce 398716:164h29Trieste Centrale20:45Bologna Centrale£241One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 398515:164h34Trieste Centrale19:50Bologna Centrale£241One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3448 · Regionale Veloce 399319:164h24Trieste Centrale23:40Bologna Centrale£241One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 94666:383h11Trieste Centrale9:49Bologna Centrale£511One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 94159:393h20Trieste Centrale12:59Bologna Centrale£611One-way1 change
Intercity 594+
FRECCIAROSSA 942713:273h32Trieste Centrale16:59Bologna Centrale£491One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3552+
FRECCIAROSSA 94034:263h33Trieste Centrale7:59Bologna Centrale£481One-way1 change
89028:023h37Trieste Centrale11:39Bologna Centrale£511One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 £8, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 231 km
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4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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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 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3440+ FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 15:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3440 · Regionale Veloce 3979 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h36 | 16:52 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8923 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8919 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8925 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8925 | 12:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h41 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3981 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8923 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8925 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 3h32 | 16:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 594 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 3h54 | 17:21 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 16349+ 8923 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 4h12 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3442+ FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 17:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale Veloce 3983 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 18:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3442+ 8925 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3406+ FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 18:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3985 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h34 | 19:50 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3426+ FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 16:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 19:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale Veloce 3987 | 16:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 20:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3989 | 17:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 21:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3564+ FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 17:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 20:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 18:47 Trieste Centrale | 5h11 | 23:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3448+ InterCityNotte 770 | 19:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h42 | 23:58 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3448 · Regionale Veloce 3993 | 19:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h24 | 23:40 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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Regionale Veloce 3552+ FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 4:26 Trieste Centrale | 3h33 | 7:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3552 · Regionale Veloce 3963 | 4:26 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 8:55 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3552+ 8911 | 4:26 Trieste Centrale | 8h13 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3552+ 8903 | 4:26 Trieste Centrale | 4h13 | 8:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3552+ 8905 | 4:26 Trieste Centrale | 5h13 | 9:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 8:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3432 · Regionale 17083 · Regionale TTPER 17953 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h07 | 11:23 Bologna Corticella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3965 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 9:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8905 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 9:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8911 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 7h23 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16862+ 8911 | 5:28 Trieste Centrale | 7h11 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16726+ 8929 | 5:48 Trieste Centrale | 7h51 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16726+ 8911 | 5:48 Trieste Centrale | 6h51 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16726+ 8913 | 5:48 Trieste Centrale | 8h51 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 3965 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 3h45 | 9:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 3865+ 8913 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 8h39 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 3865+ 8911 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 6h39 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 3865+ 8929 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 7h39 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3967 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h34 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8913 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 8h23 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8911 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8929 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 7h23 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 3h11 | 9:49 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ Regionale 16017+ 8929 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 7h01 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ Regionale 16017+ 8911 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 6h01 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ Regionale 16017+ 8913 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 8h01 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8911 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h41 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8913 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 7h41 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8929 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 6h41 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Regionale 17076+ 8929 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 6h32 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Regionale 17076+ 8913 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 7h32 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Regionale 17076+ 8911 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 5h32 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 10:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3558 · Regionale 3997 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 11:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8911 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8929 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8913 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 7h23 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8902 | 8:02 Trieste Centrale | 3h37 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3971 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 11:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8913 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8929 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8911 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 3971 | 8:45 Trieste Centrale | 4h00 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 584 | 8:45 Trieste Centrale | 4h35 | 13:20 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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+ 8919 | 8:58 Trieste Centrale | 7h41 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale TTPER 17507 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h47 | 15:03 Bologna Corticella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3973 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8915 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8913 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8929 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 3h20 | 12:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale 16313+ 8929 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 4h00 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale 16313+ 8913 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 5h00 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale 16313+ 8915 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 6h00 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3556 · Regionale Veloce 3977 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h47 | 15:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8925 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 7h41 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8919 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h41 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8923 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 6h41 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trieste to Bologna
Trains from Trieste to Bologna run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 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 37m.
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 22:06 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte from Trieste to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Trieste and Bologna from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trieste to Bologna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Trieste and Bologna
Most Trieste to Bologna trains use the Trieste Centrale to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna Corticella. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Trieste station do trains to Bologna leave from?
Getting to Trieste Centrale from Trieste city centre
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale train station facilities and services
Trieste 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
Which Bologna station do trains from Trieste arrive at?
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Getting to Bologna Corticella from Bologna city centre
Bologna Corticella is 6 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Corticella train station facilities and services
Bologna Corticella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bologna Corticella.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bologna Corticella.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Corticella: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Corticella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Corticella.
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