The cheapest and fastest trains from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
7 h 28 m
Average duration
8 h 13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ventimiglia station for Bologna Centrale every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 308 km distance in an average of 8 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 57 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 308 km
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Live departures
Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 635 · Intercity 680+ 9963 | 14:10 Ventimiglia station | 6h44 | 20:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 14:10 Ventimiglia station | 6h15 | 20:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale Veloce 3079+ 9963 | 14:10 Ventimiglia station | 6h44 | 20:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3042 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 14:57 Ventimiglia station | 8h41 | 23:38 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
| Monday 23 February | |||||
![]() | 06:57 Ventimiglia station | 7h28 | 14:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:28 Ventimiglia station | 8h57 | 20:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Intercity?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Intercity, but also compare tickets for the likes of Regionale or Frecciarossa to find the best option for your trip from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Intercity with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 308 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 308 km |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 18:10 |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Ventimiglia station and Bologna Centrale from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ventimiglia station and Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Via Cavour.
- Ristorante Marco Polo
- La Grotta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Sole Mare
- Hotel Calypso
- Hotel Provenza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and international trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Regional and Intercity trains
- Bus: Several local bus lines 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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