- Recommended
MUSA Museo Archeologico e della Città
Civic museum in Palazzo Fascie Rossi presenting local history, archaeology, and cultural exhibitions. A strong introduction to the town beyond the beaches.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€24
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€24
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 43 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 53 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Sestri Levante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Sestri Levante will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from Bologna to Sestri Levante, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 156 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 5 h 3 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 Sestri Levante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m 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 Sestri Levante:
A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Sestri Levante costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Sestri Levante take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €48. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Sestri Levante 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 6:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h05 | 10:38 AM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
9907+ Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h25 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9907+ Regionale 18283+ Intercity 670 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h25 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9907+ Regionale Veloce 4019+ Intercity 670 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h25 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 · Regionale 19235 · Regionale 12224 | 7:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h43 | 12:16 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8111+ Regionale 18285+ Intercity 670 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h25 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8111+ Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h25 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8111+ Regionale 18283+ Intercity 670 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h25 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8951+ Regionale Veloce 4019+ Intercity 670 | 8:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h05 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8951+ Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 8:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h05 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8951+ Regionale 18285+ Intercity 670 | 8:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h05 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8903+ Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h40 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8903+ Regionale 18365+ Intercity 510 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h00 | 2:42 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8903+ Regionale 18285+ Intercity 670 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h40 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 583 · Intercity 670 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h28 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
9917+ Regionale 18361+ Intercity 670 | 8:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h25 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9917+ Regionale Veloce 4023+ Intercity 510 | 8:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h45 | 2:42 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9917+ Regionale 18365+ Intercity 510 | 8:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h45 | 2:42 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8953+ Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 510 | 9:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h25 | 2:42 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8953+ Regionale 18365+ Intercity 510 | 9:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h25 | 2:42 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8953+ Regionale 18287+ Intercity 510 | 9:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h25 | 2:42 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 670 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h55 | 1:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1589 · Intercity 510 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h05 | 2:42 PM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1589+ Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h48 | 2:25 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8905+ Regionale Veloce 4023+ Intercity 510 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h00 | 2:42 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8905+ Regionale 18287+ Intercity 510 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h00 | 2:42 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8905+ Regionale 18365+ Intercity 510 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h00 | 2:42 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 3270 | 10:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h23 | 2:25 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TTPER 19241+ Intercity 510 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h09 | 2:42 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TTPER 19241 · Regionale 12230 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h43 | 3:16 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Intercity 665 | 10:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h02 | 2:38 PM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
8907+ Regionale 18367+ Intercity 674 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h40 | 3:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8907+ Regionale 18289+ Intercity 674 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h40 | 3:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8907+ Regionale 18289+ Intercity 684 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h41 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9923+ Regionale Veloce 4041+ Intercity 684 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h26 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9923+ Regionale 18367+ Intercity 674 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h25 | 3:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9923+ Regionale 18377+ Intercity 684 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h26 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 3:22 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale 12232 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 4:19 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TRENORD 10494+ Intercity 669 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h03 | 4:36 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8902+ Regionale 18379+ Intercity 684 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h41 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8902+ Regionale 18373+ Intercity 684 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h41 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 4037+ Intercity 684 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h41 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9927+ Regionale Veloce 4035+ Intercity 684 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h26 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9927+ Regionale 18377+ Intercity 684 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h26 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9927+ Regionale Veloce 4041+ Intercity 684 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h26 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 12:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h23 | 4:25 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 · Regionale 19245 · Regionale 12234 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h43 | 5:16 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8911+ Regionale 18373+ Intercity 684 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h41 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8911+ Regionale Veloce 4037+ Intercity 684 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h41 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8911+ Regionale 18379+ Intercity 684 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h41 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Intercity 669 | 12:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h45 | 4:36 PM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale 18379+ Intercity 684 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h26 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9931+ Regionale 18373+ Intercity 684 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h26 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9931+ Regionale Veloce 4037+ Intercity 684 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h26 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 1:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 5:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 606 · Intercity 673 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h33 | 6:36 PM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale 12236 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h48 | 6:21 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce 4041+ Intercity 684 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h41 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce 4037+ Intercity 684 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h41 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8929+ Regionale 18379+ Intercity 684 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h41 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9935+ Regionale Veloce 4041+ Intercity 684 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h26 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9935+ Regionale 18379+ Intercity 684 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h26 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9935+ Regionale 18377+ Intercity 684 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h26 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h23 | 6:25 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale 19249 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3006 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 6:50 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Intercity 673 | 2:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h00 | 6:36 PM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 18307+ Intercity 518 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h46 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8913+ Regionale 18379+ Intercity 684 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h41 | 7:23 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce 4045+ Intercity 518 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h46 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 12439 | 2:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h17 | 8:13 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9939+ Regionale 18307+ Intercity 518 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h31 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9939+ Regionale Veloce 4045+ Intercity 518 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h31 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9939+ Regionale 18387+ Intercity 518 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h31 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8959+ Regionale Veloce 4045+ Intercity 518 | 3:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h11 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8959+ Regionale 18387+ Intercity 518 | 3:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h11 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8959+ Regionale 18307+ Intercity 518 | 3:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h11 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale 12240 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 8:19 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8915+ Regionale 18387+ Intercity 518 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce 4045+ Intercity 518 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8915+ Regionale 18307+ Intercity 518 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8143+ Regionale 18387+ Intercity 518 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h31 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8143+ Regionale Veloce 4045+ Intercity 518 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h31 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8143+ Regionale 18307+ Intercity 518 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h31 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 597 · Intercity 518 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h07 | 8:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 19253 · Regionale 12242 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h43 | 9:16 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Intercity 679 | 4:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h00 | 8:36 PM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale 18309+ Intercity 522 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8919+ Regionale 18333+ Intercity 522 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8919+ Regionale 18323+ Intercity 522 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9947+ Regionale 18327+ Intercity 522 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h48 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9947+ Regionale 18329+ Intercity 522 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h48 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9947+ Regionale 18313+ Intercity 522 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h48 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8963+ Regionale 18389+ Intercity 522 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h28 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8963+ Regionale 18321+ Intercity 522 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h28 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8963+ Regionale 18317+ Intercity 522 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h28 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale TTPER 19255 · Regionale 12244 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 10:19 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8923+ Regionale Veloce 4051+ Intercity 522 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8923+ Regionale 18323+ Intercity 522 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8923+ Regionale 18333+ Intercity 522 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482+ Intercity 687 | 5:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h53 | 11:43 PM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Intercity 685 | 5:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h49 | 9:40 PM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
9951+ Regionale 18329+ Intercity 522 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h48 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9951+ Regionale Veloce 4049+ Intercity 522 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h48 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9951+ Regionale 18327+ Intercity 522 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h48 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale 19257 · Regionale 12246 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h55 | 11:28 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · S13 TRENORD 24371+ Intercity 687 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h10 | 11:43 PM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8925+ Regionale 18317+ Intercity 522 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8925+ Regionale 18333+ Intercity 522 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8925+ Regionale 18321+ Intercity 522 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9955+ Regionale 18323+ Intercity 522 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h48 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9955+ Regionale 18329+ Intercity 522 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h48 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9955+ Regionale 18327+ Intercity 522 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h48 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8967+ Regionale 18323+ Intercity 522 | 7:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h28 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8967+ Regionale 18327+ Intercity 522 | 7:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h28 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8967+ Regionale 18329+ Intercity 522 | 7:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h28 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale TTPER 19259 · Regionale Veloce 3288 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h31 | 12:04 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 687 | 7:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h07 | 11:43 PM Sestri Levante station | 1 transfer | |
8927+ Regionale 18333+ Intercity 522 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8927+ Regionale 18327+ Intercity 522 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
8927+ Regionale 18329+ Intercity 522 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h03 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9959+ Regionale 18329+ Intercity 522 | 7:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h48 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
9959+ Regionale 18333+ Intercity 522 | 7:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h48 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ Regionale 18333+ Intercity 522 | 8:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 12:45 AM Sestri Levante station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bologna to Sestri Levante run on average 121 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 121 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 10:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Sestri Levante — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sestri Levante trip today.
Civic museum in Palazzo Fascie Rossi presenting local history, archaeology, and cultural exhibitions. A strong introduction to the town beyond the beaches.
Cultural exhibition space known for temporary visual art, local heritage displays, and events in the heart of the old town near the bays.
Exhibition venue inside Palazzo Fascie Rossi hosting rotating art and photography shows. Good choice for visitors seeking contemporary cultural programming.
The town’s most famous bay, loved for calm water, pastel houses, and a poetic atmosphere. Essential for a walk, swim, or early morning photos.
Broad seaside stretch facing the Bay of Fables. Great for strolling, beach time, and sunset views with an easygoing local atmosphere.
Seafront promenade lined with palms and sea views. Ideal for an easy walk connecting the center with beaches and everyday town life.
Ligurian pasta ribbons with walnut sauce, often enriched with pine nuts, Parmesan, and marjoram. A classic coastal first course tied to regional home cooking.
Thin chickpea flour pancake baked in a hot oven until crisp outside and soft inside. A beloved Ligurian street food eaten plain and fresh.
Local anchovies, often served fresh, marinated, or stuffed. They reflect the fishing tradition of the Tigullio coast and are a staple in nearby seaside kitchens.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Hotel Vis à Vis, known for refined Ligurian seafood and panoramic bay views in a polished setting.
Well-known seafood restaurant near the seafront, appreciated for fresh fish, pasta, and classic Ligurian flavors in a relaxed traditional atmosphere.
Historic casual spot popular for farinata, focaccia, and simple Ligurian dishes. Good choice for a traditional, informal local meal.
Moderate for the Ligurian coast: rooms rise in summer, dining is mid-priced, and regional trains are fairly affordable for day trips.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Sestri Levante 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 Sestri Levante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Sestri Levante trains use the Bologna Centrale to Sestri Levante station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Sestri Levante 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.
Sestri Levante 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 Polpo Mario, Osteria Mattana
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Ticket office support is available at Sestri Levante. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sestri Levante. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sestri Levante: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sestri Levante: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sestri Levante: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vis a Vis, Grand Hotel Villa Balbi, Hotel Miramare.
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