- Must visit
Museo del Castello di Monselice
House museum inside the castle complex with furnished historic rooms, arms, and decorative arts. The key museum experience in Monselice.
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Monselice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Monselice will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bologna for Monselice on Mon, Aug 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Monselice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m 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 to Monselice:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Monselice costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Monselice take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
The journey is about 4m faster (1h 11m by train vs 1h 15m by car) and roughly €13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€11 vs €24). 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 Regionale, Intercity.
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 Monselice trains for today, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 2:26 PM Monselice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 2:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 3:29 PM Monselice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 | 2:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 3:43 PM Monselice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 4:26 PM Monselice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 5:26 PM Monselice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 1738 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h01 | 6:02 PM Monselice station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 6:26 PM Monselice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 7:22 PM Monselice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 8:26 PM Monselice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 9:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 10:26 PM Monselice station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Bologna | 1h16 | 8:26 AM Monselice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bologna to Monselice run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:56, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 2:56 AM |
Last train 10:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Monselice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Monselice trip today.
House museum inside the castle complex with furnished historic rooms, arms, and decorative arts. The key museum experience in Monselice.
Museum section focused on medieval and early modern weaponry in the castle. Compact but strong for military-history enthusiasts.
Decorative arts collection within the castle route, featuring period furnishings that reveal aristocratic life in Monselice.
Scenic pilgrimage walk climbing the hill past chapels and sacred buildings. One of the town’s most memorable walking experiences.
Green hill area above the center with paths, heritage sites, and broad views over the Euganean landscape.
Historic center area with medieval streets, churches, and civic buildings. Best explored on foot for architecture and atmosphere.
Bigoli pasta with duck ragù, a classic Veneto Sunday dish prized for thick rough noodles that hold the rich slow-cooked sauce.
Soft polenta served with salt cod cooked with milk or olive oil, a staple across Veneto and common in local traditional menus.
Rice slowly cooked with local peas, common in the Padua area in spring; simple, comforting, and tied to nearby farming traditions.
Refined restaurant in Monselice known for seasonal Venetian cuisine, polished service, and an elegant setting suited to a longer dinner.
Traditional local dining with Veneto classics, grilled meats, and pasta in a relaxed setting popular for dependable regional meals.
Casual pizzeria and restaurant offering pizza and familiar Italian dishes, useful for an easy meal in the historic town area.
Moderate for northern Italy. Dining is reasonable, local transit is low-cost, and stays often cost less than Venice or Verona, though tourist-season rates can rise.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; small change for cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Monselice Railway Station -> Piazza Mazzini, Monselice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Monselice 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 Monselice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Monselice trains use the Bologna Centrale to Monselice station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Monselice 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.
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.
Monselice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Sumishi, Old Wild West
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Monselice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Monselice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Monselice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Monselice: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Monselice.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Blue Dream, Hotel La Selce, Affittacamere Due Mori.
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