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Museo Civico Archeologico Petrone
Civic archaeological museum presenting finds from the Gargano area. It offers compact insight into local history from prehistory to later eras.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Vieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Vieste will cost around zł 328 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł 269.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Vieste without transferring at least once.
Intercity 603+
Regionale FDG 92544
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InterCityNotte 35051+
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InterCityNotte 757 · InterCityNotte 35051+
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FRECCIAROSSA 8803+
Regionale FDG 92544
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Trains from Bologna to Vieste run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł 269 but you can travel from only zł 123 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 21:18. The fastest train covers the 303 miles (488 km) distance in 6h 32m.
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The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Vieste trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Intercity 603+ Regionale FDG 92544 | 8:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h26 | 4:26 PM Peschici-Calenella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+ Regionale FDG 92544 | 9:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h41 | 4:26 PM Peschici-Calenella | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 35051+ Regionale FDG 92522 | 10:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h24 | 7:45 AM Peschici-Calenella | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 757 · InterCityNotte 35051+ Regionale FDG 92522 | 10:30 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h15 | 7:45 AM Peschici-Calenella | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bologna to Vieste with Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, and Intercity. Night trains available on this route with Intercity Notte. High-speed trains available on this route with Frecciarossa. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Civic archaeological museum presenting finds from the Gargano area. It offers compact insight into local history from prehistory to later eras.
Collection centered on shells and marine specimens, popular with families and curious visitors seeking a lighter museum visit near the coast.
Small ethnographic museum focused on fishing traditions, tools, and daily life. A useful stop for understanding Vieste’s maritime culture.
Long sandy beach backed by town views and the famous monolith. It is Vieste’s signature coastal walk and a top sunrise or sunset spot.
The white limestone monolith on the beach is Vieste’s iconic natural landmark, strongly tied to local legend and unforgettable sea views.
Historic old town of tight lanes, stairways, arches, and sea panoramas. Essential for atmosphere, photos, and discovering Vieste’s character.
A crisp baked pizza bread filled with tomato, mozzarella, onion, anchovies, capers and olives. A Gargano specialty sold in bakeries and eaten as a local snack.
Tiny handmade pasta with turnip greens, garlic and olive oil, sometimes with anchovy. It is a classic Apulian dish found in homes and trattorias.
Fresh sea urchin roe eaten raw with bread or pasta. Prized on the Gargano coast for its intense iodine-rich flavor and close link to local fishing traditions.
Refined seafood restaurant known for modern Apulian cooking, tasting menus and an elegant setting near the old town.
Popular traditional restaurant serving Gargano seafood and pasta in a welcoming, classic atmosphere close to the center.
Casual venue appreciated for fresh fish, local antipasti and unfussy coastal dining with a relaxed Vieste feel.
Moderate for coastal Italy: summer stays rise, but casual dining and local transport stay fairly reasonable versus Amalfi or Cinque Terre.
Service is often included or modest. Round up at cafes, leave 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Vieste 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 Vieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Vieste trains use the Bologna Centrale to station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Vieste 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.