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Compare bus and train for Bellinzona to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellinzona 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 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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€58 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Bellinzona to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Bellinzona to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:14 AM Bellinzona | 5h11 | 11:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bellinzona to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Bellinzona to Bologna Centrale run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:14, the last at 09:14. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 06:14 |
Last train 09:14 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Intercity, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Bellinzona to Bologna Centrale trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Intercity, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Bellinzona 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.
Trenitalia
Regionale
Intercity
SBB
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Bellinzona to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona to Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Viale Stazione.
- Ristorante Casa del Popolo
- Ristorante Locanda Orico
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona
- Hotel & SPA Internazionale
- Hotel Unione
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Train: SBB InterCity, RegioExpress
- 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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