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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
£24
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
64
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Turin to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Turin to Bologna will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 64 trains that leave Turin for Bologna every day 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 295 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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 TTPER 1717
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1715
Regionale Veloce 2135 · Regionale 11077 · Regionale TTPER 88123
Regionale Veloce 2135 · Regionale 11077 · Regionale TTPER 88123
Regionale Veloce 2035 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479
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9951
9947
9923
9955Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Turin to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £116.
Distance: 295 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £231 Average Price |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Turin to Bologna trains for today, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9951 | 15:20 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h34 | 17:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9951 | 15:30 Turin Porta Susa | 2h24 | 17:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9955 | 16:20 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h34 | 18:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9955 | 16:29 Turin Porta Susa | 2h25 | 18:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9959 | 17:00 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h54 | 19:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9959 | 17:10 Turin Porta Susa | 2h44 | 19:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9961 | 18:20 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h34 | 20:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9961 | 18:29 Turin Porta Susa | 2h25 | 20:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 August | |||||
Regionale Veloce 2011+ Intercity 605 | 4:54 Turin Porta Nuova | 5h02 | 9:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2011+ FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 4:54 Turin Porta Nuova | 3h30 | 8:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
9917 | 6:05 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h49 | 8:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9917 | 6:15 Turin Porta Susa | 2h39 | 8:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1715 | 6:20 Turin Porta Nuova | 3h41 | 10:01 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 6:40 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h44 | 9:24 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 | 7:00 Turin Porta Nuova | 3h28 | 10:28 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2015 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2499 | 7:05 Turin | 5h04 | 12:09 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8947 | 7:05 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h49 | 9:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8947 | 7:15 Turin Porta Susa | 2h39 | 9:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 7:30 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h54 | 10:24 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2017+ Intercity 1545 | 7:54 Turin Porta Nuova | 4h25 | 12:19 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
9923 | 8:20 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h34 | 10:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9923 | 8:29 Turin Porta Susa | 2h25 | 10:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:40 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h29 | 11:09 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2019 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1799 | 8:54 Turin Porta Nuova | 5h06 | 14:00 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2019+ Intercity 609 | 8:54 Turin Porta Nuova | 5h02 | 13:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 9:05 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h37 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9927 | 9:10 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h44 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9927 | 9:20 Turin Porta Susa | 2h34 | 11:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 9:30 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h54 | 12:24 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9931 | 10:20 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h34 | 12:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2123 · Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 10:30 Turin Porta Nuova | 4h55 | 15:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
9931 | 10:30 Turin Porta Susa | 2h24 | 12:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 10:40 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h44 | 13:24 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9935 | 11:10 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h44 | 13:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9935 | 11:20 Turin Porta Susa | 2h34 | 13:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 11:40 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h44 | 14:24 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9939 | 12:05 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h49 | 14:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9939 | 12:15 Turin Porta Susa | 2h39 | 14:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 12:50 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h34 | 15:24 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2027 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 12:54 Turin Porta Nuova | 5h16 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2027+ Intercity 613 | 12:54 Turin Porta Nuova | 5h00 | 17:54 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8143 | 13:00 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h54 | 15:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8143 | 13:10 Turin Porta Susa | 2h44 | 15:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281 · FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 13:22 Turin | 3h02 | 16:24 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2029 · Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 13:54 Turin Porta Nuova | 5h31 | 19:25 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
9947 | 14:20 Turin Porta Nuova | 2h34 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 14:24 Turin | 2h45 | 17:09 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9947 | 14:30 Turin Porta Susa | 2h24 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2031 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 14:54 Turin Porta Nuova | 5h22 | 20:16 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2031+ Intercity 599 | 14:54 Turin Porta Nuova | 5h08 | 20:02 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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Trains from Turin to Bologna run on average 62 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 295 km distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 62 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
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 Turin 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 Turin to Bologna trains use the Torino Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Turin and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Torino Porta Nuova is 1 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino Porta Nuova 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: Mignon, Caffé Napoli, Venchi, Fattorie Garofalo Bistrot, La Piadineria, VyTA Boulangerie, Time Café, A Cafè, Segafredo Zanetti Espresso
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM machines are in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are information center is located in front of the station.
Luggage storage is luggage storage is managed by KiPoint, located on the ground floor of the station at Platform 1.
Available at Torino Porta Nuova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torino Porta Nuova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino Porta Nuova: Office and service of assistance for passengers with special needs.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Genio, B&B Central Station, Turin Palace Hotel.
Torino Porta Susa is 1 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino Porta Susa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café, Chef Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00.
Available at Torino Porta Susa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torino Porta Susa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino Porta Susa: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Diplomatic, Hotel Torino Porta Susa, Hotel & Residence Torino Centro.
Torino Lingotto is 5 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino Lingotto 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: Eataly Lingotto, Ristorante La Smarrita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Torino Lingotto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Torino Lingotto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Torino Lingotto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torino Lingotto: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino Lingotto: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include NH Torino Lingotto Congress, DoubleTree by Hilton Turin Lingotto, AC Hotel Torino.
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.
Bologna S. Vitale is 2 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna S. Vitale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
ATMs are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Parking, WC.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna S. Vitale: Elevators, ramps.
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