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Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria
Umbria's leading art museum, with masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance in the historic Palazzo dei Priori.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Perugia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Perugia will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 42 trains from Bologna to Perugia, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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.
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Trains from Bologna to Perugia run on average 92 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 92 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bologna to Perugia.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Perugia trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18843 · Regionale Veloce 4081 | 1:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 5h22 | 6:38 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18843 · Regionale Veloce 4081 | 1:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 5h15 | 6:31 PM Perugia Università | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce 4079 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h05 | 4:32 PM Perugia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce 4079 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h00 | 4:27 PM Perugia Università | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519 · Regionale Veloce 4081 | 2:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h33 | 6:38 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519 · Regionale Veloce 4081 | 2:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h26 | 6:31 PM Perugia Università | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale Veloce 4107 · Autobus PG043 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 5:38 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4081 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h04 | 6:31 PM Perugia Università | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4081 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 6:38 PM Perugia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17835 · Regionale 18849 · Regionale Veloce 4085 | 3:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 4h46 | 8:32 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525 · Regionale Veloce 4085 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h27 | 8:32 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 7459 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h04 | 7:25 PM Perugia Università | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 7459 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h13 | 7:34 PM Perugia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18859 · Regionale Veloce 4089 | 5:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 5h26 | 10:42 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale Veloce 4085 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h07 | 8:32 PM Perugia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 · Regionale Veloce 4089 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h37 | 10:42 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 599 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 11:17 PM Perugia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 8:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 10:30 PM Perugia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 757+ Regionale Veloce 4151 · Regionale 7496 | 10:30 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h50 | 7:20 AM Perugia Università | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 757+ Regionale Veloce 4151 · Regionale Veloce 94712 | 10:30 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h38 | 6:08 AM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 35678+ Regionale 4720 | 11:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h33 | 7:51 AM Perugia Università | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 35678+ Regionale 7453 | 11:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h56 | 7:14 AM Perugia station | 1 transfer | |
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Regionale 17801 · Regionale Veloce 18659 · Regionale Veloce 4073 | 5:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h57 | 10:32 AM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17803 · Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 6945 | 6:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 5h56 | 12:12 PM Perugia Università | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17803 · Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 6945 | 6:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 6h06 | 12:22 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17807 · Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 6945 | 6:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h47 | 12:22 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17807 · Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 6945 | 6:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h37 | 12:12 PM Perugia Università | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301+ Regionale Veloce 4073 | 7:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h20 | 10:32 AM Perugia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ Regionale Veloce 4075 · Regionale 6945 | 8:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h25 | 12:12 PM Perugia Università | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 7455 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h12 | 1:06 PM Perugia station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 7455 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h02 | 12:56 PM Perugia Università | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18829 · Regionale Veloce 4077 | 9:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 5h21 | 2:37 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18829 · Regionale Veloce 4077 | 9:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 5h15 | 2:31 PM Perugia Università | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18511 · Regionale Veloce 4077 | 10:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h26 | 2:31 PM Perugia Università | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18511 · Regionale Veloce 4077 | 10:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h32 | 2:37 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18837 · Regionale Veloce 4079 | 10:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 6h11 | 4:27 PM Perugia Università | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18837 · Regionale Veloce 4079 | 10:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 6h16 | 4:32 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4077 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h16 | 2:37 PM Perugia station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4077 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 2:31 PM Perugia Università | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18515 · Regionale Veloce 4079 | 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h27 | 4:32 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18515 · Regionale Veloce 4079 | 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h22 | 4:27 PM Perugia Università | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale Veloce 4105 · Autobus PG041 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h13 | 3:40 PM Perugia station | 2 transfers | |
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Umbria's leading art museum, with masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance in the historic Palazzo dei Priori.
Richly decorated chapel with Perugino frescoes, a jewel of Renaissance painting and one of Perugia's most rewarding intimate visits.
Archaeological museum displaying Etruscan, Roman, and prehistoric finds. Essential for understanding Perugia's ancient roots.
Perugia's main square, framed by the cathedral, fountain, and civic palace. The city's historic and symbolic heart.
Elegant central avenue lined with historic buildings, shops, and viewpoints. Ideal for strolling through the old town atmosphere.
Terrace garden above the lower city with broad valley views and easy access to the monumental underground spaces of Rocca Paolina.
Rustic Umbrian flatbread baked on a griddle, often filled with local greens, sausage, or cheese. A staple street food across Perugia and the wider region.
Thick handmade pasta from Umbria, commonly served with rich goose ragù. It is a classic festive dish tied to rural Umbrian cooking traditions.
Hand-cut pasta with black truffle from nearby Norcia and Umbrian hills. Truffles are a prized regional ingredient and a signature luxury of local cuisine.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in a historic setting, known for refined Umbrian tasting menus, truffle dishes, and polished service.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving hearty Umbrian classics, pasta, and roasted meats in a warm, old-school atmosphere near the center.
Historic and casual spot celebrated for torta al testo with classic fillings. A reliable choice for authentic local street-food style dining.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Florence or Rome, while transit is limited but affordable. Tourist area prices rise in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Most Bologna to Perugia trains use the Bologna Centrale to Perugia station pair, with some services arriving at Perugia Universita'. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Perugia 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 San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
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.
Perugia is 1 km from Perugia city centre. Public transport options include:
Perugia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Taverna, Osteria A Priori
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Perugia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Perugia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Perugia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Perugia: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perugia: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sangallo Palace Hotel, Hotel Giò Wine e Jazz Area, Hotel Fortuna.
Perugia Universita' is 2 km from Perugia city centre. Public transport options include:
Perugia Universita' 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: Osteria a Priori, La Taverna
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Perugia Universita'. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Perugia Universita'. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Perugia Universita': Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Perugia Universita': Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perugia Universita': Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sina Brufani, Hotel Fortuna, Sangallo Palace Hotel.
Perugia Capitini is 2 km from Perugia city centre. Public transport options include:
Perugia Capitini has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Perugia Capitini.
ATMs are available at Perugia Capitini.
Available at Perugia Capitini: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perugia Capitini.
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