Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna to Verbania
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Verbania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Verbania:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Verbania costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Verbania take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
The journey is about 26m faster (3h 6m by train vs 3h 32m by car) and roughly $33 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 (€25) vs $63 (€52)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bologna to Verbania train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Verbania trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:50 AM Bologna | 5h25 | 12:15 PM Verbania | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Bologna to Verbania by bus or train
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 12
Jul 13
Jul 14
Jul 15
Jul 16
Jul 17
Jul 18
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Verbania
Trains from Bologna to Verbania run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (270 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 167 miles (270 km) |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 7:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale from Bologna to Verbania trainsIntercity, Regionale trains will get you between Bologna and Verbania from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
Regionale
FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Verbania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Verbania 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 Verbania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Verbania
Most Bologna to Verbania trains use the Bologna Centrale to Verbania-pallanza station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Verbania train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bologna station do trains to Verbania leave from?
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Which Verbania station do trains from Bologna arrive at?
Getting to Verbania-pallanza from Verbania city centre
Verbania-pallanza is 6 km from Verbania city centre. Public transport options include:
Verbania-pallanza train station facilities and services
Verbania-pallanza has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Tacabutun Restaurant Pizza, Ristorante Milano
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Verbania-pallanza. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Verbania-pallanza. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Verbania-pallanza: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Verbania-pallanza: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Verbania-pallanza: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Pallanza, Grand Hotel Majestic, Hotel Belvedere.
More options for your journey from Bologna to Verbania
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

