The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Alessandria
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Alessandria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Alessandria will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bologna for Alessandria on Wed, Jan 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 21 the direct trains cover the 220 km distance in an average of 5 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
On Wed, Jan 21 the slowest trains will take 9 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 Bologna to Alessandria
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Alessandria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna to Alessandria train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Alessandria trains for today, Tuesday, January 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 754 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h21 | 10:03 AM Alessandria station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale 11068 | 8:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h25 | 1:11 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale 11068 | 8:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 1:11 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 10045 | 8:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 1:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+ Regionale Veloce 2363 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 11:44 AM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TRENORD 10466 · Regionale TRENORD 2367 | 9:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 1:44 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale Veloce 2129 | 9:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h53 | 1:29 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale 11068 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h15 | 1:11 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
9916+ Regionale TRENORD 2371 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h38 | 3:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9916+ Regionale TRENORD 10045 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h35 | 1:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9916+ Regionale TRENORD 2367 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 1:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ Regionale TRENORD 10045 | 10:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h05 | 1:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 2082 · Regionale 11072 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 3:11 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 2371 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h54 | 3:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9920+ Regionale TRENORD 2371 | 11:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h38 | 3:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9920+ Regionale TRENORD 2367 | 11:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h38 | 1:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9920+ Regionale TRENORD 10061 | 11:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h35 | 5:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ Regionale TRENORD 2367 | 11:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 1:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17414 · Regionale TTPER 2472 · Regionale TRENORD 2371 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h54 | 3:44 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9626+ Regionale Veloce 2133 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h33 | 3:29 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ Regionale TRENORD 2371 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 3:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9924+ Regionale TRENORD 2371 | 12:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 3:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9924+ Regionale TRENORD 10061 | 12:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h35 | 5:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9924+ Regionale Veloce 2375 | 12:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h38 | 5:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9628+ Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 11072 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h45 | 3:11 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale TRENORD 10061 | 12:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 5:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale TRENORD 10585 | 12:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h29 | 5:19 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9632+ Regionale TRENORD 2371 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 3:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale TTPER 2088 · Regionale Veloce 2375 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 5:44 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Regionale Veloce 2137 | 1:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h53 | 5:29 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9634+ Regionale Veloce 2032 · Regionale 11273 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h17 | 5:13 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ Regionale Veloce 2375 | 2:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h40 | 5:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9932+ Regionale Veloce 2375 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 5:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9932+ Regionale TRENORD 10061 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h35 | 5:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9932+ Regionale TRENORD 10065 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h35 | 6:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TRENORD 10496 · Regionale 11078 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 6:11 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale TRENORD 10069 | 2:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 7:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale TRENORD 10589 | 2:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h29 | 7:19 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9638+ Regionale Veloce 2375 | 2:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 5:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 2092 · Regionale TRENORD 2380 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 7:44 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Regionale TRENORD 2303 | 3:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h58 | 6:34 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 2379 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h50 | 7:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9642+ Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale TRENORD 10589 | 3:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h23 | 7:19 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
9940+ Regionale TRENORD 10069 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h35 | 7:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9940+ Regionale TRENORD 10073 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h35 | 8:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9940+ Regionale TRENORD 2379 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 7:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 2146 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h39 | 9:29 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9646+ Regionale TRENORD 2379 | 4:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 7:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9946+ Regionale TRENORD 2383 | 5:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h38 | 9:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9946+ Regionale TRENORD 10073 | 5:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h35 | 8:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9946+ Regionale TRENORD 2379 | 5:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h38 | 7:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale TRENORD 2383 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 9:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ Regionale TRENORD 10073 | 5:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h05 | 8:41 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612+ Regionale TRENORD 2383 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h39 | 9:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9948+ Regionale TRENORD 2383 | 6:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 9:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9948+ Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 2146 | 6:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h23 | 9:29 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 2146 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 9:29 PM Alessandria station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ Regionale TRENORD 2383 | 6:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 9:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
9958+ Regionale TRENORD 2383 | 7:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h38 | 9:44 PM Alessandria station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, January 21 | |||||
![]() | 4:33 AM Bologna | 3h16 | 7:49 AM Alessandria | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Bologna to Alessandria trains with Omio?
Regionale as well as Italo, Frecciarossa and Intercity Notte offer trains services from Bologna to Alessandria. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bologna to Alessandria.
Why book with Omio vs Regionale?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Regionale, but also compare tickets for the likes of Italo, Frecciarossa and Intercity Notte to find the best option for your trip from Bologna to Alessandria.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Regionale with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bologna to Alessandria.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Regionale tickets can be bought on Regionale's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Italo, Frecciarossa and Intercity Notte to help you choose the right option for your journey from Bologna to Alessandria.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bologna to Alessandria.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Alessandria
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bologna to Alessandria start from as low as $24 (€20) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $27 (€21) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 36 daily trains from Bologna to Alessandria with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 3h 16m but the average duration is 2h 57m
Train Operators
- Travel from Bologna to Alessandria with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, and Intercity
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Regionale.
- High-speed trains are available.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Alessandria station
- First train typically departs at 12:10 AM and the last at 11:39 PM
Distance 136 miles (220 km) |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity from Bologna to Alessandria trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Bologna and Alessandria from $24 (€20). 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 Bologna to Alessandria
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Alessandria 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 Alessandria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Alessandria
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Via Cavour.
- Ristorante Il Grappolo
- Trattoria Cappelverde
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Alli Due Buoi Rossi
- Hotel Lux
- Hotel Europa
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity connections
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