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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$152
Average price
$158
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
7 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern 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 to Bologna Centrale will cost around $158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $152.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Bologna Centrale without transferring at least 3 times.
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Compare train and bus for Bern to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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€101 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bern to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:37 PM Bern | 10h32 | 10:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
| 2:07 PM Bern | 5h47 | 7:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
| 4:07 PM Bern | 5h47 | 9:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Bologna Centrale
Switzerland
Italy
Trains from Bern to Bologna Centrale run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€62) but you can travel from only $54 (€44) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 16:34. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (406 km) distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€62) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 59m |
First train 05:34 |
Last train 16:34 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Bern to Bologna Centrale trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Bern and Bologna Centrale from $54 (€44). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia
Regionale
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Bern to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern 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 Bern to Bologna Centrale
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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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