- Must visit
MUSE - Museo delle Scienze
Innovative science museum by Renzo Piano with alpine ecology, dinosaurs, and interactive exhibits for all ages.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Trento is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Trento will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 47 trains that leave Bologna for Trento on Thu, Aug 06, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 59 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 3844 · Regionale 16127
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16131
Regionale Veloce 3458 · Regionale 16638 · Regionale TT 16925
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TT 16947
Regionale 3842 · Regionale TT 16935
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8954
FRECCIAROSSA 8524
FRECCIAROSSA 8502
FRECCIAROSSA 8509Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Trento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Trento:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Trento costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Trento take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
The journey is about 17m faster (2h 22m by train vs 2h 39m by car) and roughly $44 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 vs $65). 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, Italo, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Trento trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 16032 · Regionale 3462 · Regionale 16111 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h15 | 9:20 AM Povo-Mesiano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16032 · Regionale 3462 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 8:52 AM Trento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16032 · Regionale 3462 · Regionale 16111 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h03 | 9:08 AM Trento Santa Chiara | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3458 · Regionale 16638 · Regionale TT 16925 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 10:21 AM Povo-Mesiano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3458 · Regionale 16638 · Regionale TT 16925 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h59 | 10:09 AM Trento Santa Chiara | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3458 · Regionale 16638 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h40 | 9:50 AM Trento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale 16684 · Regionale TT 16269 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h41 | 12:51 PM Povo-Mesiano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale 16684 · Regionale TT 16269 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h29 | 12:39 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale 16684 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 12:30 PM Trento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 · Regionale 88831 · Regionale 16694 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h20 | 2:30 PM Trento station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502 | 9:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 11:15 AM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 · Regionale 16534 · Regionale 16116 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h01 | 3:11 PM Povo-Mesiano | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ Regionale TT 16931 | 11:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 1:39 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 11:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 1:15 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ Regionale TT 16931 | 11:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h35 | 1:51 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3842 · Autobus TT 267 | 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h49 | 3:54 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3842 · Regionale TT 16935 | 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h04 | 3:09 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3842 · Regionale TT 16935 | 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h16 | 3:21 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3842 | 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 2:52 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 · Regionale 16518 · Regionale 16120 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h01 | 5:11 PM Povo-Mesiano | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Autobus TT 267 | 1:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 3:44 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 1:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 3:15 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Autobus TT 267 | 1:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h38 | 3:54 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
8958 | 1:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h02 | 3:48 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 4:52 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 16127 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 5:20 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 16127 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h58 | 5:08 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16131 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 7:20 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16131 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h58 | 7:08 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 6:52 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 610 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h44 | 7:47 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 610+ Autobus TT TT943 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 8:14 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610+ Autobus TT TT943 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h21 | 8:24 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 5:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 7:15 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TT 16947 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h11 | 9:21 PM Povo-Mesiano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TT 16947 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h59 | 9:09 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 8:52 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16038 · Regionale 16690 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h20 | 10:30 PM Trento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 7:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 9:15 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3760 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h54 | 10:59 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h59 | 10:15 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8966 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 10:44 PM Trento station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3470 · Regionale 16040 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h54 | 11:59 PM Trento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8528+ Regionale 16040 | 9:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h43 | 11:59 PM Trento station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
InterCityNotte 774+ Regionale 16506 · Regionale 16108 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 9:11 AM Povo-Mesiano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17870 · Regionale 16604 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 8:30 AM Trento station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna to Trento run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 but you can travel from only $13 by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 10:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Trento — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trento trip today.
Innovative science museum by Renzo Piano with alpine ecology, dinosaurs, and interactive exhibits for all ages.
Trentino’s leading museum complex inside the castle, with archaeology, paintings, arms, and frescoed princely rooms.
Underground Roman city remains beneath Palazzo Lodron, revealing streets, houses, and layers of ancient Tridentum.
Trento’s main square with the Neptune Fountain, cathedral frontage, and colorful facades at the heart of city life.
Historic street lined with frescoed palaces, ideal for admiring Renaissance architecture in the old town center.
Pleasant riverside and urban district around MUSE, known for modern architecture, paths, and public spaces.
Potato cake cooked until crisp, often served with cured meats, cheese, or beans. A Trentino staple tied to the region’s mountain potato farming.
Small bread dumplings made with stale bread, milk, and eggs, often with speck or cheese. A classic Alpine comfort dish found across Trentino.
Hearty bean soup traditionally made with borlotti beans, vegetables, and often pork rind or pasta. A rustic mountain dish common in Trentino homes.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with creative tasting menus rooted in Trentino ingredients. Elegant, contemporary, and ideal for a special meal.
Historic, traditional restaurant known for classic Trentino dishes, local wines, and a warm wood-lined atmosphere in the old city.
Well-known local venue serving Trentino specialties, grilled meats, and regional wines in a rustic, convivial setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable and many attractions are low-cost.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants if service was great, and round up taxi fares.
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Trento Railway Station -> Piazza Duomo, Trento
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Trento 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 Trento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Trento trains use the Bologna Centrale to Trento station pair, with some services arriving at Povo-Mesiano. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Trento 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, 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.
Bologna S. Vitale is 2 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna S. Vitale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
ATMs are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Parking, WC.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna S. Vitale: Elevators, ramps.
Trento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Antica Trattoria Due Mori, Ristorante Al Vo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trento: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Trento, Hotel America, Hotel Buonconsiglio.
Povo-Mesiano is 1 km from Trento city centre. Public transport options include:
Povo-Mesiano has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Povo-Mesiano.
ATMs are available at Povo-Mesiano.
Available at Povo-Mesiano: Parking.
Available at Povo-Mesiano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Povo-Mesiano.
Trento Santa Chiara is 1 km from Trento city centre. Public transport options include:
Trento Santa Chiara has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
ATMs are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
Available at Trento Santa Chiara: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Trento Santa Chiara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
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