- 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
$31
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alba to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alba to Bologna will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 2 trains that leave Alba for Bologna on Wed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 263 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 7 h 3 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alba to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alba to Bologna:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alba to Bologna costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $91 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€45). The journey takes 4h 31m versus 3h 16m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Alba to Bologna trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SFM4 26409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 7:07 AM Alba station | 4h02 | 11:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26409 · Regionale Veloce 2019 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 7:11 AM Mussotto | 6h59 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 7:11 AM Mussotto | 3h58 | 11:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26409 · Regionale Veloce 2019+ Intercity 609 | 7:11 AM Mussotto | 6h45 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 11764 · Regionale TRENORD 2361+ Intercity 609 | 7:48 AM Alba station | 6h08 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 11764 · Regionale TRENORD 2361+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 7:48 AM Alba station | 3h54 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 11764 · Regionale TRENORD 2361 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 7:48 AM Alba station | 6h22 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 8:07 AM Alba station | 4h17 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 8:11 AM Mussotto | 4h13 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26421 · Regionale Veloce 2023 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 9:07 AM Alba station | 7h03 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26421+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 9:07 AM Alba station | 4h17 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26421+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 9:11 AM Mussotto | 4h13 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26421 · Regionale Veloce 2023 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 9:11 AM Mussotto | 6h59 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26433+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 11:07 AM Alba station | 4h17 | 3:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26433 · Regionale Veloce 2027 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 11:11 AM Mussotto | 6h59 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26433+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 11:11 AM Mussotto | 4h13 | 3:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26433 · Regionale Veloce 2027+ Intercity 613 | 11:11 AM Mussotto | 6h43 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 11772 · Regionale TRENORD 2369 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 12:05 PM Alba station | 6h05 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 11772 · Regionale TRENORD 2369+ Intercity 613 | 12:05 PM Alba station | 5h49 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26439+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641 | 12:07 PM Alba station | 3h57 | 4:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26439+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641 | 12:11 PM Mussotto | 3h53 | 4:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26445+ FRECCIAROSSA 9645 | 1:07 PM Alba station | 3h57 | 5:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26445 · Regionale Veloce 2031 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 1:11 PM Mussotto | 7h05 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26445 · Regionale Veloce 2031+ Intercity 599 | 1:11 PM Mussotto | 6h51 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26445+ FRECCIAROSSA 9645 | 1:11 PM Mussotto | 3h53 | 5:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 11776 · Regionale Veloce 2373+ Intercity 599 | 2:05 PM Alba station | 5h57 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 11776 · Regionale Veloce 2373 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 2:05 PM Alba station | 6h11 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26451+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649 | 2:07 PM Alba station | 3h57 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26451 · Regionale Veloce 2033 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 2:11 PM Mussotto | 6h54 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26451+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649 | 2:11 PM Mussotto | 3h53 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26451+ InterCityNotte 795+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 2:11 PM Mussotto | 7h14 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26457+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 3:07 PM Alba station | 4h17 | 7:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26457 · Regionale Veloce 2035 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 3:11 PM Mussotto | 6h59 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26457+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 3:11 PM Mussotto | 4h13 | 7:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 11780 · Regionale TRENORD 2377 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 4:05 PM Alba station | 5h20 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 11780 · Regionale TRENORD 2377+ FRECCIAROSSA 9661 | 4:05 PM Alba station | 3h59 | 8:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26463+ FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 4:07 PM Alba station | 4h02 | 8:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26463+ FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 4:11 PM Mussotto | 3h58 | 8:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26463 · Regionale Veloce 2059 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 4:11 PM Mussotto | 8h22 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26469+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 5:07 PM Alba station | 4h17 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26469+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 5:11 PM Mussotto | 4h13 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26469 · Regionale Veloce 2039+ InterCityNotte 755 | 5:11 PM Mussotto | 6h55 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 11784 · Regionale TRENORD 2381+ InterCityNotte 755 | 6:05 PM Alba station | 6h01 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
SFM4 26481+ InterCityNotte 757 | 7:11 PM Mussotto | 5h11 | 12:22 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
SFM4 26478 · Regionale 11788+ InterCityNotte 757 | 7:49 PM Mussotto | 4h33 | 12:22 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 11788 · Regionale TRENORD 2385 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 8:05 PM Alba station | 4h28 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 11788+ InterCityNotte 757 | 8:05 PM Alba station | 4h17 | 12:22 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Alba to Bologna run on average 36 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 36 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 9:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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.
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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