The cheapest and fastest trains from Brindisi to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
6 h 46 m
Average duration
6 h 49 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
691 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brindisi to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brindisi to Bologna Centrale will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 17 trains that leave Brindisi for Bologna Centrale on Sun, Dec 21, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 691 km distance in an average of 6 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 46 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 6 h 55 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.
Intercity 612
Intercity 614
InterCityNotte 758
InterCityNotte 754
InterCityNotte 752
FRECCIAROSSA 8818
FRECCIAROSSA 9808
FRECCIAROSSA 8824
FRECCIAROSSA 8816
FRECCIAROSSA 8828Brindisi - Bologna CentraleCompare Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte



Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Brindisi to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brindisi to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 429 miles (691 km)
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€64 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €126 Average price |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brindisi to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Brindisi to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:03 AM Brindisi | 8h50 | 7:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:01 PM Brindisi | 9h51 | 2:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Brindisi | 8h47 | 2:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:19 PM Brindisi | 8h43 | 3:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:53 PM Brindisi | 8h47 | 3:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brindisi to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Brindisi to Bologna Centrale run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 429 miles (691 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 429 miles (691 km) |
Average train duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 7h 15m |
First train 02:00 |
Last train 20:40 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Brindisi to Bologna Centrale trainsFrecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Brindisi and Bologna Centrale from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brindisi to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brindisi to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brindisi to Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Access is available via Piazza Crispi.
- Ristorante La Locanda del Porto
- McDonald's Brindisi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Palazzo Virgilio Hotel
- Hotel Orientale
- Grande Albergo Internazionale
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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