The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$158
Average price
$158
Fastest journey
8 h 4 m
Average duration
8 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
447 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Bologna Centrale will cost around $158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $158.
Of the 1 trains that leave Basel for Bologna Centrale on Wed, Dec 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 447 km distance in an average of 8 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 4 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 8 h 4 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 train, bus, and flight for Basel to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €101.
Distance: 277 miles (447 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€113 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €200 Average price |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basel to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 67+ Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 4:30 PM Basel SBB | 7h03 | 11:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, December 17 | |||||
![]() | 9:06 AM Basel | 8h04 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Basel to Bologna Centrale run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $83 (€66) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:28, the last at 15:28. The fastest train covers the 277 miles (447 km) distance in 6h 18m.
Distance 277 miles (447 km) |
Average train duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€66) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 18m |
First train 08:28 |
Last train 15:28 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Intercity, Regionale, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Basel to Bologna Centrale trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Intercity, Regionale, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Bologna Centrale from $33 (€26). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several 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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