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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Monterosso al Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a coach costs an average of £25.
Distance: 139 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Monterosso al Mare, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Monterosso al Mare:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Monterosso al Mare costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 38m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £43. The journey takes 3h 22m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Monterosso al Mare from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bologna to Monterosso al Mare is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Monterosso al Mare are La Spezia, Sestri Levante and Santa Margherita Ligure. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Monterosso al Mare on Omio.
La Spezia is a Ligurian port city known as the main gateway to the Cinque Terre. It blends naval history, a busy waterfront and a straightforward modern centre between the hills and the Gulf of La Spezia.
Sestri Levante is a Ligurian seaside town known for the Bay of Silence and the Bay of Fairy Tales. Pastel houses, a compact old centre and a fishing heritage give it a calm, elegant character.
Santa Margherita Ligure is a stylish seaside town on the Ligurian coast, known for its pastel harbourfront and lively marina. It blends Riviera elegance with a relaxed local feel and is a handy base for visiting Portofino and nearby coves.
Travel to Monterosso al Mare easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Monterosso al Mare.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Monterosso al Mare:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Monterosso al Mare costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 38m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Monterosso al Mare as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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