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Not in Tropea itself but a notable regional art destination known for contemporary works and an unusual open-air museum setting.
Cheapest price
$120
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
7 h 57 m
Average duration
8 h 53 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
749 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Tropea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Tropea will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Tropea without transferring at least once.
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 723+
Regionale 5481
8111+
Regionale 5484
8111+
Regionale 34972
8111+
Regionale 5486
Intercity 583 · Intercity 555+
InterCityNotte 794
FRECCIAROSSA 9601+
FRECCIARGENTO 8863+
Regionale 5481
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+
Regionale 5485
FRECCIAROSSA 9625 · FRECCIAROSSA 9587+
Regionale 34972
FRECCIAROSSA 9603+
Intercity 551+
Regionale 5483
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+
Regionale 34972Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Tropea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 465 miles (749 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$105 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest |
9h 23m Average total duration Fastest 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
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 Tropea:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Tropea costing on average $105 (€85).
Other travel options to Tropea take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 53m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Tropea trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9601+ Regionale 5481+ FRECCIARGENTO 8863 | 6:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h57 | 2:34 PM Tropea station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9603+ Intercity 551+ Regionale 5483 | 7:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h22 | 4:29 PM Tropea station | 2 transfers | |
8111+ Regionale 34972 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h59 | 9:56 PM Tropea station | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Regionale 5484 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h28 | 6:25 PM Tropea station | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Regionale 5486 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h17 | 8:14 PM Tropea station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583 · Intercity 555+ InterCityNotte 794 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h43 | 11:37 PM Tropea station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9625 · FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 34972 | 12:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h19 | 9:56 PM Tropea station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 609+ BUS LP981+ Regionale 5477 | 2:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 16h00 | 6:00 AM Tropea station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ BUS LP981+ Regionale 5477 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 13h05 | 6:00 AM Tropea station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ InterCityNotte 1959+ Regionale 5473 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 14h14 | 7:39 AM Tropea station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ InterCityNotte 1959+ Regionale 5473 | 8:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h12 | 7:39 AM Tropea station | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 723+ Regionale 5481 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h01 | 2:34 PM Tropea station | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bologna to Tropea run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 465 miles (749 km) distance in 6h 56m.
Distance 465 miles (749 km) |
Average train duration 8h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 56m |
First train 12:45 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Moderate overall. Cafes and casual meals are affordable, while seafront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes is enough; 5-10% in restaurants only for notably good service.
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