- Must visit
MUSE - Museo delle Scienze
Trento’s flagship science museum designed by Renzo Piano, known for interactive exhibits on alpine nature, dinosaurs, climate, and innovation. A top choice for families and one of the city’s most-phot
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Trento is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Trento will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 38 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Trento on Sun, Jun 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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.
Regionale Veloce 3850 · Regionale TT 16935
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 16127
Regionale Veloce 3840 · Regionale 16119
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16131
Regionale 16032 · Regionale Veloce 3462 · Regionale 16111
8954
8966
FRECCIAROSSA 8524
FRECCIAROSSA 8506
FRECCIAROSSA 8526Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Trento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m 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 Bologna Centrale to Trento:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Centrale to Trento costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Trento take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Bologna Centrale to Trento trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 610 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h44 | 7:47 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 610+ Autobus TT TT943 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 8:14 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610+ Autobus TT TT943 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h21 | 8:24 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8826+ Regionale TT 16947 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h18 | 9:21 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8826 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 8:06 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8826+ Regionale TT 16947 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h06 | 9:09 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TT 16947 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h59 | 9:09 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 8:52 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TT 16947 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 9:21 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480+ Regionale 16388 · Regionale 16126 | 6:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h30 | 11:11 PM Povo-Mesiano | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480+ Regionale 16388 · Regionale 16126 | 6:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h40 | 11:21 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 7:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 9:15 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3760 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h54 | 10:59 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 10:15 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8966 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 10:44 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3470 · Regionale 16040 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h54 | 11:59 PM Trento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8528+ Regionale 16040 | 9:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h43 | 11:59 PM Trento station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Regionale 16032 · Regionale Veloce 3462 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 8:52 AM Trento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16032 · Regionale Veloce 3462 · Regionale 16111 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h15 | 9:20 AM Povo-Mesiano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16032 · Regionale Veloce 3462 · Regionale 16111 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h03 | 9:08 AM Trento Santa Chiara | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale 16646 · Autobus TT TT927 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h04 | 11:14 AM Trento Santa Chiara | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale 16646 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h46 | 10:56 AM Trento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale 16646 · Autobus TT TT927 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h14 | 11:24 AM Povo-Mesiano | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502 | 9:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 11:15 AM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8954 | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 11:44 AM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3840 · Regionale 16119 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h58 | 1:08 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3840 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 12:52 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3840 · Regionale 16119 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 1:20 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ Regionale 16534 · Regionale 16116 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h10 | 3:11 PM Povo-Mesiano | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 11:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 1:15 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3850 · Regionale TT 16935 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h59 | 3:09 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3850 · Regionale TT 16935 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 3:21 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3850 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 2:52 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 1:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 3:15 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 16127 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 5:20 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 16127 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h58 | 5:08 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 4:52 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ Regionale 16362 · Regionale TT 16946 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h54 | 7:12 PM Povo-Mesiano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 6:52 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16131 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 7:20 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16131 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h58 | 7:08 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna Centrale to Trento run on average 42 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:46, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 8:46 AM |
Last train 8:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Trento — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trento trip today.
Trento’s flagship science museum designed by Renzo Piano, known for interactive exhibits on alpine nature, dinosaurs, climate, and innovation. A top choice for families and one of the city’s most-phot
Museum complex inside Trento’s great castle, with frescoes, decorative arts, archaeology, and historical collections. Combines major heritage value with one of the city’s most important monuments.
Museum on Piazza Duomo with sacred art, cathedral treasures, and works tied to the Council of Trent. It is ideal for understanding the city’s religious and artistic history in a central location.
Trento’s main square and the city’s visual centerpiece, framed by the cathedral, frescoed buildings, and Neptune Fountain. It is the essential place to start exploring the historic center.
Hill across the Adige with walking paths, the Battisti Mausoleum, and one of the best panoramic viewpoints over Trento. Popular for sunset walks and wide city views.
Historic street lined with painted palaces and civic buildings, linking major central squares. One of the best places to appreciate Trento’s elegant urban character on foot.
Bread dumplings from Trentino-Alto Adige, often enriched with speck, cheese, or herbs and served in broth or with butter. They reflect the region’s Alpine, Tyrolean culinary heritage.
Traditional spinach and bread gnocchi from Trentino, usually served with melted butter and sage. It is one of the area’s best-known rustic first courses.
A classic Trentino dish of lightly cured beef, served sliced with borlotti beans. It is a hallmark local specialty, especially around Trento and nearby Lake Garda areas.
Refined central restaurant and wine bar on Piazza Duomo, known for elegant Trentino cuisine, local wines, and a polished historic atmosphere.
Historic traditional trattoria in Trento, appreciated for classic regional dishes such as canederli, carne salada, and other hearty local specialties.
Well-known restaurant near the old center, offering Trentino and Italian cooking in an established, welcoming setting popular for both locals and visitors.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and alpine tourism can raise prices in peak seasons.
Service is usually included or modest. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 is appreciated in restaurants. Tips are not expected for coffee bars; round up taxis if helpful.
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Trento Railway Station, Trento -> Piazza Duomo, Trento
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Trento 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 Trento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna Centrale to Trento trains use the Bologna Centrale to Trento station pair, with some services arriving at Povo-Mesiano. Use this guide to compare Bologna Centrale and Trento train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Funo Centergross is 11 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Funo Centergross has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Funo Centergross.
ATMs are available at Funo Centergross.
Accessibility facilities are available at Funo Centergross.
Trento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Antica Trattoria Due Mori, Ristorante Al Vo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trento: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Trento, Hotel America, Hotel Buonconsiglio.
Povo-Mesiano is 1 km from Trento city centre. Public transport options include:
Povo-Mesiano has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Povo-Mesiano.
ATMs are available at Povo-Mesiano.
Available at Povo-Mesiano: Parking.
Available at Povo-Mesiano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Povo-Mesiano.
Trento Santa Chiara is 1 km from Trento city centre. Public transport options include:
Trento Santa Chiara has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
ATMs are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
Available at Trento Santa Chiara: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Trento Santa Chiara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
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