- Must visit
Musei Civici di Reggio Emilia
The city’s main museum network, spread across the San Francesco complex, with archaeology, natural history, art, and local history collections. A strong first stop for understanding Reggio Emilia.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
90
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Reggio Emilia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Reggio Emilia will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 90 trains that leave Bologna for Reggio Emilia on Fri, Jun 19, 90 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 22 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 2460
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912
Regionale TTPER 17418
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928
FRECCIAROSSA 9592
9916
9912
FRECCIAROSSA 8814
9924Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Reggio Emilia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Reggio Emilia:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Reggio Emilia costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Reggio Emilia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
The journey is about 40m faster (35m by train vs 1h 15m by car) and roughly $13 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€8) vs $22 (€18)). 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, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte.
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 Reggio Emilia trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 2066 | 5:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h35 | 5:35 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 752 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h33 | 5:39 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 | 5:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h40 | 6:08 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 | 5:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h40 | 6:20 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h46 | 6:39 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 | 6:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h43 | 7:16 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17406 | 6:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 7:39 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 | 6:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h50 | 7:48 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 7:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:55 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9574 | 7:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h27 | 7:58 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 7:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 8:14 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 94196 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 8:39 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300 | 7:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 8:13 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
9904 | 8:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 8:28 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 | 8:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h27 | 8:40 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 8:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:55 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 9:14 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 8:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 8:58 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
9908 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 9:28 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h24 | 9:42 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 9:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 9:58 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 9:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 10:13 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
9912 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 10:28 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 10:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 10:58 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 11:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 11:28 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 11:40 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 11:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 11:58 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308 | 11:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 12:13 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | 12:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 12:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 12:40 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 1:14 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 12:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 12:58 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17414 | 12:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h53 | 1:43 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 12:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 1:13 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 606 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h35 | 1:38 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9924 | 1:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 1:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 1:40 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h42 | 2:15 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 1:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 1:58 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 2:39 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9928 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h27 | 2:33 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 3:14 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 2:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 2:58 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17416 | 2:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 3:39 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 608 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 3:45 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9932 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 3:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 3:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 3:55 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 4:14 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 3:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 3:58 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 4:39 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8134 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h27 | 4:33 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 4:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 4:55 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 5:14 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 4:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 4:58 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17418 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h48 | 5:38 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 590 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h35 | 5:29 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9940 | 5:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 5:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:55 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 6:14 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 5:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 5:58 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 5:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 6:39 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 5:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 6:13 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
9946 | 6:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h27 | 6:33 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17426 | 6:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h43 | 6:58 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 7:14 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 6:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 6:58 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2484 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 7:39 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 612 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 7:54 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9948 | 7:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 7:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 7:40 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 8:14 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 7:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 7:58 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 8:39 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9958 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 8:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 8:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 9:14 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 8:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 8:58 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 596 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h36 | 9:22 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17422 | 8:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 9:39 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326 | 8:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 9:13 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 614 | 9:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h45 | 9:49 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 9:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 9:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 9:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h41 | 10:14 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 9:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 9:58 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
8158 | 10:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h24 | 10:30 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 10:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h45 | 11:01 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 10:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 10:40 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3934 | 10:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h40 | 11:13 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 10:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h20 | 10:58 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
9962 | 11:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h22 | 11:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bologna to Reggio Emilia run on average 84 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by bus.
There are 83 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (60 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 84 |
Direct trains 83 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Reggio Emilia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Reggio Emilia trip today.
The city’s main museum network, spread across the San Francesco complex, with archaeology, natural history, art, and local history collections. A strong first stop for understanding Reggio Emilia.
Contemporary art museum created from the Maramotti family collection, known internationally for postwar and contemporary works in a former industrial building. Especially popular with design and art-l
Major exhibition venue in a historic palace, hosting temporary art shows and cultural exhibitions. A key destination when a notable exhibition is on.
The main historic square, framed by the cathedral, civic buildings, and everyday city life. It is the natural starting point for exploring central Reggio Emilia.
One of the city’s most atmospheric squares, known for its market life, the basilica, and stone lions. A classic place to feel the local rhythm of the center.
A visually striking cloister complex used for exhibitions and events, appreciated for its elegant architecture and photogenic spaces.
Savory pie from Reggio Emilia filled with Swiss chard or spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano, onion, and often lard or pancetta. It is one of the city’s signature street and home foods.
Fresh pasta stuffed with chard or spinach, ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, and herbs, usually served with butter and sage. A classic festive dish in Reggio Emilia.
Small stuffed pasta served in rich meat broth, traditionally eaten on holidays. In the Reggio Emilia area the filling often includes meat and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Well-regarded traditional osteria known for regional specialties, handmade pasta, and a warm rustic setting popular with locals.
Established restaurant in central Reggio Emilia known for refined Emilian cooking, fresh pasta, and a classic elegant atmosphere.
Historic-style trattoria serving classic dishes from Emilia such as tortelli, cappelletti, and salumi in a cozy traditional dining room.
Moderate by Italian standards: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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