- Must visit
Pinacoteca Civica
The city’s main museum displays paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts, offering the best overview of Ascoli’s artistic heritage.
Cheapest price
kr333
Average price
kr445
Fastest journey
3 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Ascoli Piceno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Ascoli Piceno will cost around kr445 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr333.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Ascoli Piceno without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale 4279 · Autobus ANS49
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 · Regionale 23777 · Autobus ANS43
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 · Regionale 4219 · Autobus ANS37
Regionale Veloce 18133 · Regionale 4217 · Autobus ANS33
Regionale TTPER 17433 · Regionale 4237 · Autobus ANS15
FRECCIAROSSA 9811+
Treno 23789 effettuato con bus AN841
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+
Autobus ANS55
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+
Autobus ANS55
FRECCIAROSSA 9811+
Autobus ANS57
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+
Autobus ANS55Trains from Bologna to Ascoli Piceno run on average 53 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr220 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 159 miles (256 km) distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 159 miles (256 km) |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price kr220 |
Trains per day 53 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Ascoli Piceno trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17433 · Regionale 4237 · Treno 23755 effettuato con bus AN805 | 5:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h35 | 10:35 AM Ascoli Piceno station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17433 · Regionale 4237 · Autobus ANS15 | 5:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h46 | 10:46 AM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17433 · Regionale 4237 · Autobus ANS15 | 5:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h57 | 10:57 AM San Filippo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 · Regionale 23761 · Autobus ANS25 | 7:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h53 | 1:27 PM San Filippo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 · Regionale 23761 · Treno 23761 effettuato con bus AN809 | 7:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h22 | 12:56 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 · Regionale 23761 · Autobus ANS25 | 7:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h42 | 1:16 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale 4213 · Autobus ANS27 | 8:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h27 | 2:01 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale 4213 · Autobus ANS27 | 8:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h36 | 2:10 PM San Filippo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale 4213 · Autobus ANS27 | 8:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h41 | 2:15 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 18133 · Regionale 4217 · Autobus ANS33 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h10 | 4:00 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 18133 · Regionale 4217 · Autobus ANS33 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h05 | 3:55 PM San Filippo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 18133 · Regionale 4217 · Autobus ANS33 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h56 | 3:46 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 · Regionale 4219 · Autobus ANS37 | 10:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h26 | 5:00 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 · Regionale 4219 · Autobus ANS37 | 10:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 4:55 PM San Filippo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 · Regionale 4219 · Autobus ANS37 | 10:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h12 | 4:46 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 · Regionale 23777 · Autobus ANS43 | 12:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h42 | 6:16 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 · Regionale 23777 · Autobus ANS43 | 12:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h51 | 6:25 PM San Filippo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 · Regionale 23777 · Treno 23777 effettuato con bus AN827 | 12:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 5:55 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 · Regionale 4223 · Autobus ANS45 | 1:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 6:55 PM San Filippo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 · Regionale 4223 · Autobus ANS45 | 1:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h26 | 7:00 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 · Regionale 4223 · Autobus ANS45 | 1:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 6:46 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale 4279 · Autobus ANS49 | 2:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 7:46 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale 4279 · Treno 23741 effettuato con bus AN835 | 2:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h22 | 7:56 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale 4279 · Autobus ANS49 | 2:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 7:55 PM San Filippo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale 4259 · Treno 23789 effettuato con bus AN841 | 4:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h50 | 10:24 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale 4259 · Autobus ANS57 | 4:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h12 | 10:46 PM San Filippo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale 4259 · Autobus ANS57 | 4:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h07 | 10:41 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815+ Regionale 4225 · Treno 23735 effettuato con bus AN839 | 4:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h09 | 8:54 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815+ Regionale 4225 · Autobus ANS53 | 4:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 9:06 PM San Filippo | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815+ Regionale 4225 · Autobus ANS53 | 4:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h14 | 8:59 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+ Autobus ANS55 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h00 | 9:45 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+ Autobus ANS55 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h55 | 9:40 PM San Filippo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+ Autobus ANS55 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 9:31 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 613+ Autobus ANS57 | 6:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 10:46 PM San Filippo | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 613+ Treno 23789 effettuato con bus AN841 | 6:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 10:24 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 613+ Autobus ANS57 | 6:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h41 | 10:41 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811+ Autobus ANS57 | 6:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 10:41 PM Marino del Tronto-Folignano | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811+ Treno 23789 effettuato con bus AN841 | 6:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h39 | 10:24 PM Ascoli Piceno station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811+ Autobus ANS57 | 6:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 10:46 PM San Filippo | 1 transfer | |
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The city’s main museum displays paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts, offering the best overview of Ascoli’s artistic heritage.
Housed in the cathedral complex, this museum preserves sacred art, reliquaries, and works linked to Sant’Emidio and local devotion.
An archaeological collection presenting finds from the Piceni and Roman eras, useful for understanding the city’s ancient roots.
Ascoli’s iconic travertine square is among Italy’s finest, lined with historic arcades and essential for architecture and atmosphere.
The cathedral square gathers key monuments and offers a grand civic-religious setting at the heart of the old city.
A picturesque medieval street with towers, stone facades, and one of the most atmospheric walks in the historic center.
Large green olives from the Piceno area, stuffed with meat, breaded, and fried. They are the city’s signature snack and a classic antipasto.
A rich mixed meat ragù traditionally served at Sunday family meals. It is a beloved Ascoli pasta dish tied to local home cooking.
Slow-roasted, herb-scented lamb cooked over coals. It is a pastoral tradition of the Marche and common in local trattorie.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving classic Ascoli dishes, mixed fried specialties, and regional wines in a warm setting.
Historic, refined restaurant near the center, known for olive all’Ascolana and polished interpretations of Marche cuisine.
Casual, established spot appreciated for authentic local cooking, handmade pasta, and hearty Marche meat dishes.
Moderate for Italy: rooms and dining are usually cheaper than Rome or Florence, while local buses are low cost for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafes.
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Ascoli Piceno Railway Station -> Piazza del Popolo, Ascoli Piceno
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Ascoli Piceno 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 Ascoli Piceno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Ascoli Piceno trains use the Bologna Centrale to Ascoli Piceno station pair, with some services arriving at S. Filippo. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Ascoli Piceno 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.
Bologna Corticella is 6 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Corticella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna Corticella.
ATMs are available at Bologna Corticella.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Corticella.
Ascoli Piceno is 1 km from Ascoli Piceno city centre. Public transport options include:
Ascoli Piceno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Vittoria, Osteria Nonna Nina
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Ascoli Piceno. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ascoli Piceno. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ascoli Piceno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ascoli Piceno: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ascoli Piceno: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Palazzo Guiderocchi, Hotel & Residenza 100 Torri, Albergo Sant'Emidio.
S. Filippo is 2 km from Ascoli Piceno city centre. Public transport options include:
S. Filippo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at S. Filippo.
ATMs are available at S. Filippo.
Available at S. Filippo: Parking.
Available at S. Filippo: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Filippo.
Marino Del Tronto-Folignano is 4 km from Ascoli Piceno city centre. Public transport options include:
Marino Del Tronto-Folignano has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Marino Del Tronto-Folignano.
ATMs are available at Marino Del Tronto-Folignano.
Available at Marino Del Tronto-Folignano: Parking, WC.
Available at Marino Del Tronto-Folignano: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marino Del Tronto-Folignano.
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