- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brescia station to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brescia station to Bologna will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Brescia station for Bologna on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brescia station to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brescia station to Bologna:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brescia station to Bologna costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
The journey is about 5m faster (2h 9m by train vs 2h 14m by car) and roughly $32 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€16) vs $52 (€42)). 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 Italo, Frecciarossa.
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 Brescia station to Bologna trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 10910 · Regionale TRENORD 2153 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 | 4:37 AM Brescia station | 4h27 | 9:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2614+ FRECCIAROSSA 9607 | 5:28 AM Brescia station | 2h36 | 8:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2614+ Intercity 605 | 5:28 AM Brescia station | 4h28 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2614 · Regionale 2293 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1715 | 5:28 AM Brescia station | 4h33 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9604 · FRECCIAROSSA 9611 | 6:42 AM Brescia station | 2h22 | 9:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10815 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1705 | 6:49 AM Brescia station | 3h19 | 10:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700 · FRECCIAROSSA 9613 | 7:34 AM Brescia station | 2h00 | 9:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10501 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 | 7:40 AM Brescia station | 2h48 | 10:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9705 · FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:53 AM Brescia station | 1h51 | 9:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OROBICA LINE TTPER 18125+ Intercity 584 | 8:15 AM Brescia station | 2h57 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
OROBICA LINE TTPER 18125 · Regionale TTPER 17929 | 8:15 AM Brescia station | 3h00 | 11:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2615+ FRECCIAROSSA 8805 | 8:33 AM Brescia station | 2h09 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708 · FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 9:09 AM Brescia station | 2h15 | 11:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710 · FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 9:23 AM Brescia station | 2h36 | 11:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3753 | 9:33 AM Brescia station | 2h25 | 11:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713 · FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 9:39 AM Brescia station | 2h25 | 12:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718 · FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 10:39 AM Brescia station | 2h03 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9709 · FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 11:23 AM Brescia station | 2h36 | 1:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2626+ FRECCIAROSSA 9631 | 11:28 AM Brescia station | 2h36 | 2:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 3465 | 11:33 AM Brescia station | 2h25 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3467 | 12:33 PM Brescia station | 2h25 | 2:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724 · FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 12:39 PM Brescia station | 2h03 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 1:09 PM Brescia station | 2h15 | 3:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8959 | 1:29 PM Brescia station | 1h45 | 3:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 3841 | 1:33 PM Brescia station | 2h32 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728 · FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 1:39 PM Brescia station | 1h55 | 3:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10829 · Regionale TTPER 17417 | 1:49 PM Brescia station | 3h21 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732 · FRECCIAROSSA 9809 | 2:39 PM Brescia station | 2h11 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729 · FRECCIAROSSA 9645 | 3:09 PM Brescia station | 1h55 | 5:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale 3843 | 3:33 PM Brescia station | 2h32 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736 · FRECCIAROSSA 9647 | 3:39 PM Brescia station | 1h55 | 5:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10833 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 3:49 PM Brescia station | 3h21 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737 · FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:53 PM Brescia station | 1h51 | 5:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 5:00 PM Brescia station | 1h44 | 6:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8967 | 5:29 PM Brescia station | 1h45 | 7:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3845 | 5:33 PM Brescia station | 2h32 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 · FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 5:39 PM Brescia station | 1h55 | 7:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10837 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 5:49 PM Brescia station | 3h36 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749 · FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:53 PM Brescia station | 1h51 | 7:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 · FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 6:39 PM Brescia station | 2h45 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10839 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 6:49 PM Brescia station | 3h21 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 3847 | 7:33 PM Brescia station | 3h12 | 10:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2644+ InterCityNotte 755 | 8:28 PM Brescia station | 3h38 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2686 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 9:05 PM Brescia station | 3h28 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Brescia station to Bologna run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 17:33. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 5:33 PM |
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The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, with strong permanent collections and rotating exhibitions in a large converted industrial space.
A major archaeological museum with Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections, housed in a historic palace near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings, ideal for first-time visitors and people-watching.
The world-famous covered walkway leading toward the San Luca sanctuary, popular for scenic walks, photography and local tradition.
One of the city’s most elegant and photogenic squares, fronting the Santo Stefano complex and loved for its atmospheric character.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with Bologna’s traditional slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and differs from the tomato-heavy versions found abroad.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. This is a classic Bolognese comfort dish, especially tied to festive family meals.
Layered baked pasta with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a signature Emilia-Romagna Sunday dish.
Highly regarded neighborhood trattoria known for careful ingredient sourcing and excellent handmade pasta, with a cozy and authentic feel.
Well-known romantic restaurant serving refined Emilian and Bolognese cuisine in an intimate former pharmacy space with polished service.
Very popular traditional osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta dishes in a lively, casual setting close to the university area.
Moderate by Italian standards: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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