The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
6 h 28 m
Average duration
6 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern Hauptbahnhof 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 Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bern Hauptbahnhof for Bologna Centrale on Wed, Nov 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 6 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 28 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 28 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 and bus for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a train costs an average of €78.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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€96 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest |
5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h28 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $95 (€78) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 05:34 |
Last train 16:34 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale start from as low as $95 (€78) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $118 (€96) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Bern Hauptbahnhof and Bologna Centrale from $64 (€52). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- 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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