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Museo Nazionale Etrusco Rocca Albornoz
National Etruscan museum in the Rocca Albornoz, showcasing regional antiquities in a dramatic fortress setting.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
5 h 1 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Viterbo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Viterbo will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Viterbo without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 · Regionale Veloce 4155 · Autobus RM198
Regionale TTPER 17459 · Regionale Veloce 4159 · Autobus RM206
Intercity 594+
Autobus RM206
Regionale TTPER 18112+
InterCityNotte 797+
Regionale 4520
Intercity 583+
Regionale 23288
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+
Regionale Veloce 4111 · Autobus RM206
9939+
Regionale Veloce 4732 · Autobus RM198
8913+
Regionale Veloce 4732 · Autobus RM198
9951+
Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+
Regionale Veloce 4140 · Regionale 23292Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Viterbo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Viterbo:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Viterbo costing on average $34.
A bus is $68 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Viterbo costing on average $100.
Other travel options to Viterbo take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60. The journey takes 5h 3m versus 3h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Viterbo trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8911+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h46 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
8911+ Regionale 4534 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h10 | 8:52 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale 4530 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h04 | 7:46 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h31 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
9931+ Regionale 4534 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h55 | 8:52 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale 4530 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h49 | 7:46 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 20412 | 1:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h39 | 6:41 PM Viterbo Porta Romana | 2 transfers | |
8929+ Regionale 4530 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h04 | 7:46 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale 4534 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h10 | 8:52 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h46 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
9935+ Regionale 4530 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h49 | 7:46 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale 4534 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h55 | 8:52 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h31 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 4502 · Regionale Veloce 12808 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h13 | 7:15 PM Viterbo Porta Romana | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale 4530 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h19 | 7:46 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 4534 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h10 | 8:52 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 4530 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h04 | 7:46 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h46 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
9939+ Regionale Veloce 4107 · Regionale Veloce 4140 · Regionale 23292 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h50 | 10:47 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 3 transfers | |
9939+ Regionale 4534 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h55 | 8:52 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
9939+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h31 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 4534 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h31 | 8:52 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce 4107 · Regionale Veloce 4140 · Regionale 23292 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h05 | 10:47 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 3 transfers | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h46 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
9947+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h31 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale Veloce 4140 · Regionale 23292 | 5:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h38 | 10:40 PM Viterbo Porta Romana | 2 transfers | |
8963+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h11 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
9951+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h31 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 23 | |||||
9907+ Regionale Veloce 4732 · Autobus RM198 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h02 | 7:59 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce 4732 · Autobus RM198 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h17 | 7:59 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 23288 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h49 | 4:43 PM Viterbo Porta Romana | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale Veloce 34476 · Regionale 23336 | 9:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h41 | 2:43 PM Viterbo Porta Romana | 2 transfers | |
8905+ Regionale Veloce 4732 · Autobus RM198 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h17 | 7:59 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
8947+ Regionale Veloce 4732 · Autobus RM198 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h02 | 7:59 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 · Regionale Veloce 4155 · Autobus RM198 | 10:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h25 | 7:59 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
8907+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h46 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
8907+ Regionale Veloce 4732 · Autobus RM198 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h17 | 7:59 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
9923+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h31 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
9923+ Regionale Veloce 4732 · Autobus RM198 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h02 | 7:59 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h46 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 4732 · Autobus RM198 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h17 | 7:59 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
9927+ Regionale Veloce 4732 · Autobus RM198 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h02 | 7:59 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
9927+ Regionale Veloce 4160 · Autobus RM206 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h31 | 11:28 PM Viterbo Porta Fiorentina | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bologna to Viterbo run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 4h 31m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 4h 31m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Viterbo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Viterbo trip today.
National Etruscan museum in the Rocca Albornoz, showcasing regional antiquities in a dramatic fortress setting.
Main civic museum with archaeological finds, paintings, and historic collections that introduce Viterbo's long cultural story.
Museum route within the cathedral hill complex, combining monumental spaces and exhibitions on papal Viterbo.
Best-preserved medieval quarter in Viterbo, with stone houses, arches, and lanes ideal for atmospheric wandering and photography.
Cathedral square with papal monuments and broad views, one of the city's most iconic historic settings.
Main civic square framed by monumental buildings and fountains, a natural stop for orientation and historic atmosphere.
Hand-cut pasta from Tuscia, usually served with rich meat ragù or porcini. It is a local staple tied to home cooking in Viterbo.
Broad bean puree with wild chicory, a rustic Lazio dish common around Viterbo. It reflects the area’s peasant tradition and seasonal produce.
Acquacotta is a traditional vegetable soup of the Tuscia countryside, often made with bread, greens, tomato, and olive oil. It represents frugal rural cooking.
Refined restaurant in central Viterbo serving elegant Tuscia and Lazio dishes in a polished, intimate setting.
Well-known traditional venue with hearty Viterbo cuisine, handmade pasta, and a warm rustic atmosphere inside the historic center.
Established restaurant focused on local ingredients, grilled meats, and Tuscia classics, with a cozy and welcoming dining room.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels, dining, and local buses are usually cheaper than Rome, though central stays and tourist dining cost more in peak periods.
Service is often included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. In cafes, small change is fine. Taxis are usually rounded up, not heavily tipped.
Official public transport app
Viterbo Porta Romana -> Piazza del Plebiscito
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Viterbo 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 Viterbo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Viterbo trains use the Bologna Centrale to Viterbo Porta Fiorentina station pair, with some services arriving at Viterbo Porta Romana. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Viterbo 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 San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Viterbo Porta Fiorentina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina.
Available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Viterbo Inn, Balletti Palace Hotel, Mini Palace Hotel.
Viterbo Porta Romana has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Viterbo Porta Romana.
Ticket office support is available at Viterbo Porta Romana. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Viterbo Porta Romana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Viterbo Porta Romana: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viterbo Porta Romana: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Viterbo Inn, Balletti Palace Hotel, Hotel Tuscia.
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