- Must visit
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 18 Oct
£24
Average ticket price on 18 Oct
£41
Fastest journey on 18 Oct
3 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 18 Oct
3 h 26 m
Trains on 18 Oct
103
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 £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Sun 18 Oct, we found 103 trains from Trieste to Bologna, including 8 direct services.
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 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 3983
Regionale Veloce 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3989
Regionale Veloce 3448 · Regionale Veloce 3993
Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3971
Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale Veloce 3987
FRECCIAROSSA 9466
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415
Intercity 594+
FRECCIAROSSA 9427
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+
8907
8902Trains from Trieste to Bologna run on average 61 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
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 2h 54m.
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 61 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 22:06 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Bologna trains for tomorrow, Sunday 18 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8905 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 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 Veloce 3965 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 9:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8907 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8902 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3965 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 9:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8905 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 3h39 | 9:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 3965 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 3h45 | 9:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8902 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 5h39 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8907 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 4h39 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8911 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8902 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3967 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h34 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8907 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3967 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h34 | 10:50 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+ 8911 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h41 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8929 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 6h41 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8902 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 11:39 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ 8911 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 5h32 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8902 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3558 · Regionale 3997 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 11:45 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 | |
Intercity 584+ 8902 | 7:21 Trieste Centrale | 4h18 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 584 | 7:21 Trieste Centrale | 3h51 | 11:12 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 584 | 7:21 Trieste Centrale | 3h51 | 11:12 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8902 | 8:02 Trieste Centrale | 3h37 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 3973 | 8:02 Trieste Centrale | 5h43 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 3971 | 8:02 Trieste Centrale | 4h43 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 3975 | 8:02 Trieste Centrale | 6h43 | 14:45 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3971 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3971 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 12:45 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8929 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 13:39 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 · Regionale Veloce 3973 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3973 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8915 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 6h00 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8929 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 4h00 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 3h20 | 12:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8913 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 5h00 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3570 · Regionale Veloce 3975 | 10:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ 8919 | 10:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ 8913 | 10:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 10:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 13:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ 8915 | 10:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3570 · Regionale Veloce 3975 | 10:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8915 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8923 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 6h41 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8919 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h41 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556 · Regionale Veloce 3977 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h47 | 15:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556 · Regionale Veloce 3977 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h47 | 15:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 15:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8919 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 16:39 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+ 8925 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h23 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3440 · Regionale Veloce 3979 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h36 | 16:52 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8925 | 12:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h41 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8927 | 12:58 Trieste Centrale | 6h41 | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8923 | 12:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8923 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3981 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3981 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8925 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 18:39 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 | |
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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale Veloce 3983 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 18:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3442+ FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h43 | 17:59 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3442+ 8925 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3442+ 8927 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h23 | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale Veloce 3983 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 18:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3890+ 8927 | 14:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 19:39 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 3406+ 8927 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3985 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h34 | 19:50 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale Veloce 3987 | 16:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 20:45 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3989 | 17:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h29 | 21:45 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 18:47 Trieste Centrale | 5h11 | 23:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 18:47 Trieste Centrale | 5h11 | 23:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3448 · Regionale Veloce 3993 | 19:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h24 | 23:40 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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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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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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.

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.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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 Corticella is 6 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Corticella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna Corticella.
ATMs are available at Bologna Corticella.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Corticella.
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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