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Palazzo delle Arti Beltrani
Museum and gallery in a historic palace with rotating art, photography, and cultural exhibitions. A polished venue in the heart of old Trani.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$72
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$104
Fastest journey on Sep 17
5 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
5 h 20 m
Trains on Sep 17
25
Distance
547 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Trani is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Trani will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 25 trains from Bologna to Trani, including 6 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 547 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 5 h 20 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.
Intercity 607
Intercity 611
Intercity 603
Intercity 605
Intercity 609
FRECCIAROSSA 8809+
Regionale 23561
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+
Regionale 23539
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+
Regionale 23565
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+
Regionale 23543
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+
Regionale 23559Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Trani among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $283.
Distance: 339 miles (547 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $283 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Trani:
A train is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Trani costing on average $76.
A train is $229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Trani costing on average $283.
Other travel options to Trani take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
The journey is about 1h 42m faster (5h 54m by train vs 7h 36m by car) and roughly $39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 vs $93). 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 Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo.
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 Trani trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 603+ 9939 | 8:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h35 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 603 | 8:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h33 | 2:33 PM Trani station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+ Regionale 23539 | 8:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h20 | 2:05 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+ 9939 | 8:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h50 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+ 9939 | 9:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h50 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+ Regionale 23543 | 9:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h20 | 3:05 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605+ 9939 | 10:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h35 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605 | 10:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h27 | 4:27 PM Trani station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ 9939 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h50 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805+ Regionale 23555 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h20 | 5:05 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 607 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h25 | 6:25 PM Trani station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 607+ 9939 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h35 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ 9939 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h50 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Regionale 23559 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h20 | 6:05 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809+ Regionale 23561 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h20 | 7:05 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809+ 9939 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h50 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609+ 9939 | 2:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h35 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 609 | 2:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h27 | 8:27 PM Trani station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+ 9939 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h50 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+ Regionale 23565 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h20 | 8:05 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
9939 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h38 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813+ Regionale 23569 | 3:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h20 | 9:05 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813+ 9939 | 3:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h50 | 9:35 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 611 | 4:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h39 | 10:39 PM Trani station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Intercity 611 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h44 | 10:39 PM Trani station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna to Trani run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 339 miles (547 km) distance in 5h 8m.
Distance 339 miles (547 km) |
Average train duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 8m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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Discover the best of Trani — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trani trip today.
Museum and gallery in a historic palace with rotating art, photography, and cultural exhibitions. A polished venue in the heart of old Trani.
Diocesan museum displaying sacred art, manuscripts, and liturgical objects that illuminate Trani’s long religious and artistic history.
Small Jewish heritage museum linked to Trani’s synagogue history, with exhibits on community life, worship, and medieval memory.
Picturesque harbor lined with boats and historic buildings. The best place for views, evening walks, and classic photos of seaside Trani.
The atmospheric historic center of Trani, rich in stone lanes, churches, courtyards, and everyday local life. Best explored on foot.
Elegant marina-side promenade ideal for strolling, admiring yachts, and enjoying one of the city’s most polished waterfront scenes.
Raw sea urchin eaten fresh at the port, prized in Trani for its intense iodine-rich flavor and direct link to the Adriatic fishing tradition.
Octopus, often eaten raw or lightly dressed with lemon, is a local seaside classic that reflects Trani's strong fishing heritage.
Mussels gratinated with breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and olive oil. A beloved Apulian seafood starter common on Trani tables.
Refined seafood-focused fine dining near the harbor, known for elegant Apulian tasting menus and polished service.
Well-known traditional restaurant by the sea, appreciated for fresh local fish, shellfish, and classic Trani flavors.
Casual, established seafood spot in the historic center, popular for raw seafood, octopus, and regional starters.
Moderate for Puglia: dining is fair, local transit is cheap, and summer hotels rise but stay below major Italian tourist hubs.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; taxis can be rounded up; small change is fine at cafes.
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Trani Railway Station -> Piazza della Repubblica, Trani
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Trani 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 Trani, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Trani trains use the Bologna Centrale to Trani station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Trani 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.
Trani has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Aquae Caffè Bistrot, Osteria La Banchina
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trani. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trani. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trani: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trani: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trani: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Paolo al Convento, Mare Resort, Hotel Trani.
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