- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Afragola to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Afragola to Bologna will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 45 trains that leave Afragola for Bologna on Mon, Jun 22, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 465 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 13 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.
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FRECCIAROSSA 9608
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
FRECCIAROSSA 9642
FRECCIAROSSA 9616
FRECCIAROSSA 9628Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Afragola to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train 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 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 26m Average total duration 12h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Afragola to Bologna:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Afragola to Bologna costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $199 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Afragola to Bologna costing on average $225 (€184).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Flight takes on average 12h 26m.
The journey is about 2h 3m faster (3h 27m by train vs 5h 30m by car) and roughly $84 (€69) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($86 (€70) vs $170 (€139)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Afragola to Bologna trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9916 | 7:35 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h28 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9974 | 7:55 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h13 | 11:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 8:02 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h31 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | 8:35 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h28 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 8:55 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h38 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 · FRECCIAROSSA 9624 | 8:55 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h28 | 12:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 9:10 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h38 | 12:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9924 | 9:34 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h29 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 9:41 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h32 | 1:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 9:56 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h37 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 10:25 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h33 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 10:57 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h36 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632 | 11:10 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h13 | 2:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9932 | 11:35 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h28 | 3:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9982 | 11:50 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h18 | 3:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 11:58 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h35 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8134 | 12:30 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h33 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 12:58 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h35 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9940 | 1:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h28 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 1:41 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h12 | 4:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 1:58 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h35 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 2:10 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h38 | 5:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9946 | 2:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h28 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 2:58 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h35 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9648 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 3:15 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h23 | 6:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9948 | 3:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h28 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 3:58 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h35 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652 | 4:10 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h13 | 7:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 4:42 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h11 | 7:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 4:58 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h35 | 8:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660 | 5:09 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h14 | 8:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 5:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h28 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9994 | 5:48 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h20 | 9:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 6:58 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h37 | 10:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8868 · FRECCIAROSSA 9672 | 7:14 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h39 | 10:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9962 | 7:35 PM Napoli Afragola | 3h28 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9568+ Regionale Veloce 94680+ InterCityNotte 758 | 7:58 PM Napoli Afragola | 8h54 | 4:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8332+ InterCityNotte 774 | 8:15 PM Napoli Afragola | 8h51 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ InterCityNotte 1962 | 8:58 PM Napoli Afragola | 10h09 | 7:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9608 | 5:42 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h11 | 8:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9968 | 5:50 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h18 | 9:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8334 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9610 | 6:00 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h23 | 9:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9912 | 6:28 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h35 | 10:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 6:56 AM Napoli Afragola | 3h37 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Afragola to Bologna run on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, with strong permanent collections and rotating exhibitions in a large converted industrial space.
A major archaeological museum with Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections, housed in a historic palace near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings, ideal for first-time visitors and people-watching.
The world-famous covered walkway leading toward the San Luca sanctuary, popular for scenic walks, photography and local tradition.
One of the city’s most elegant and photogenic squares, fronting the Santo Stefano complex and loved for its atmospheric character.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with Bologna’s traditional slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and differs from the tomato-heavy versions found abroad.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. This is a classic Bolognese comfort dish, especially tied to festive family meals.
Layered baked pasta with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a signature Emilia-Romagna Sunday dish.
Highly regarded neighborhood trattoria known for careful ingredient sourcing and excellent handmade pasta, with a cozy and authentic feel.
Well-known romantic restaurant serving refined Emilian and Bolognese cuisine in an intimate former pharmacy space with polished service.
Very popular traditional osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta dishes in a lively, casual setting close to the university area.
Moderate by Italian standards: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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