- Must visit
Appartamenti Reali della Reggia di Caserta
Museum route inside the Royal Palace, featuring historic apartments, decor and court art in one of Europe’s great former royal residences.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€53
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€86
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 33 m
Trains on Sep 20
50
Distance
451 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Caserta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Caserta will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 50 trains from Bologna to Caserta, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 451 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 43 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 TTPER 3913 · Regionale Veloce 4155 · Regionale 5895
Intercity 584+
Regionale 5841
Intercity 584+
Regionale 5841
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 703
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 703
FRECCIAROSSA 9647
FRECCIAROSSA 9639 · FRECCIAROSSA 8323
9917
FRECCIAROSSA 9511
9939Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Caserta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €321.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€82 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €321 Average price | €136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Caserta:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Caserta costing on average €82.
A bus is €281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Caserta costing on average €321.
Other travel options to Caserta take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
The journey is about 18m faster (5h 15m by train vs 5h 33m by car) and roughly €54 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€82 vs €136). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Caserta trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 89645+ FRECCIAROSSA 9620 | 10:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h17 | 7:54 AM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
InterCityNotte 770+ FRECCIAROSSA 8303 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h32 | 9:05 AM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 703 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h30 | 10:03 AM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 703 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h30 | 10:03 AM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9907+ Regionale 5174 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h50 | 12:47 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9907+ Regionale 5784 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h07 | 12:04 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9907+ Metropolitano 21481 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h35 | 1:32 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 7:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h36 | 11:03 AM Caserta station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Regionale 5174 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 12:47 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ Metropolitano 21489 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h38 | 5:32 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9917 | 8:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h36 | 12:33 PM Caserta station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Metropolitano 21481 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h55 | 1:32 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605 · Intercity 704 | 10:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h11 | 8:11 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605 · Intercity 704 | 10:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h11 | 8:11 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 · FRECCIAROSSA 8311 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h55 | 2:22 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 · Regionale Veloce 4155 · Regionale 5895 | 10:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h34 | 10:08 PM Caserta station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 5841 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h02 | 8:23 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 5841 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h02 | 8:23 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Metropolitano 21485 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h05 | 3:32 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9927+ Regionale 5796 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h05 | 7:02 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9927+ Regionale 5196 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h57 | 5:54 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9927+ Metropolitano 21489 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h35 | 5:32 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607 · Intercity 710 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h50 | 8:50 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607 · Intercity 710 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h50 | 8:50 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale 5796 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h05 | 7:02 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale 5196 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h57 | 5:54 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Metropolitano 21489 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h35 | 5:32 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 · FRECCIAROSSA 8317 | 1:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h02 | 5:04 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale 5196 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h27 | 5:54 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale 5796 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h05 | 7:02 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale 5798 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h28 | 7:25 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale 23497 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h06 | 8:03 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9631+ FRECCIARGENTO 8319 | 2:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h57 | 6:04 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 · FRECCIAROSSA 8343+ Regionale 5796 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h35 | 7:02 PM Caserta station | 2 transfers | |
8913+ Regionale 23497 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 8:03 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 5798 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h43 | 7:25 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 5796 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 7:02 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9939 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 6:40 PM Caserta station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639 · FRECCIAROSSA 8323 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h33 | 7:10 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Regionale 23497 | 3:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 8:03 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
6143+ Metropolitano 21495 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h35 | 9:32 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
6143+ Regionale 23497 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 8:03 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
6143+ Metropolitano 21483 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h35 | 8:32 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 611+ InterCityNotte 788 | 4:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 12h05 | 4:05 AM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 611+ InterCityNotte 788 | 4:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 12h05 | 4:05 AM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9643+ Metropolitano 21483 | 4:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h55 | 8:32 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
9947+ Metropolitano 21495 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h35 | 9:32 PM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9647 | 5:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h19 | 8:56 PM Caserta station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+ InterCityNotte 788 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h20 | 4:05 AM Caserta station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna to Caserta run on average 31 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 280 miles (451 km) distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 280 miles (451 km) |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Caserta — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Caserta trip today.
Museum route inside the Royal Palace, featuring historic apartments, decor and court art in one of Europe’s great former royal residences.
Contemporary art venue in the palace complex, hosting exhibitions and installations that contrast with the Bourbon setting.
Museum in the San Leucio complex explaining royal silk production, social utopia and textile traditions through machinery and displays.
Formal palace park with fountains, cascades and long vistas; one of Italy’s great landscaped walks and a highlight of any Caserta visit.
English-style garden inside the palace grounds with exotic plants, ruins and water features; quieter and especially rewarding for garden lovers.
Main boulevard linking the station area to the palace, lined with shops and civic life; useful and pleasant for a first city stroll.
Buffalo mozzarella from nearby Campania. Fresh, milky, and delicate, it is the area’s signature cheese and a staple of local tables.
Rustic pizza from the Caserta area, often topped simply with tomato, local mozzarella, and basil, showcasing excellent Campanian ingredients.
Flat pasta with ragù made from Casertana pig. It is prized locally for its rich flavor and ties to the province’s traditional pork farming.
Well-known pizzeria near the Royal Palace area, appreciated for quality dough, classic Campanian toppings, and a lively casual atmosphere.
Historic restaurant in central Caserta known for refined Campanian cuisine, attentive service, and an elegant classic dining room.
Established venue associated with local buffalo mozzarella production, serving Campanian dishes in a polished but welcoming setting.
Moderate for Italy: dining and hotels are usually cheaper than Rome or Naples, while local transit and coffee stay affordable for most visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Caserta Railway Station -> Piazza Carlo III, Caserta
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Caserta 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 Caserta, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Caserta trains use the Bologna Centrale to Caserta station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Caserta 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 Borgo Panigale is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Borgo Panigale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Patio, Trattoria Bonora
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Flyon Hotel, Hotel Bologna Airport, Hotel Del Borgo.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Caserta is 1 km from Caserta city centre. Public transport options include:
Caserta 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 Pizzeria Tre Farine, Trattoria Chichibio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Caserta. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Caserta. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Caserta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Caserta: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Caserta: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Royal Caserta, Hotel Europa Art Caserta, Hotel dei Cavalieri Caserta.
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