- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Como San Giovanni to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Como San Giovanni to Bologna will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Como San Giovanni for Bologna on Wed, Jul 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 230 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 4 h 14 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 Como San Giovanni to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m 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 Como San Giovanni to Bologna:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como San Giovanni to Bologna costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
The journey is about 15m faster (2h 40m by train vs 2h 55m by car) and roughly $54 (€45) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $79 (€65)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Como San Giovanni to Bologna trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 25531+ InterCityNotte 35157 | 6:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h12 | 10:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
S11 TRENORD 25071 · Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 6:50 PM Como San Giovanni | 4h38 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25533+ InterCityNotte 35545 | 7:36 PM Como San Giovanni | 3h30 | 11:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
S11 TRENORD 25079 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 8:50 PM Como San Giovanni | 3h43 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
![]() | 3:36 AM Como San Giovanni | 4h14 | 7:50 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Como San Giovanni to Bologna run on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 19:50. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 37 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 7:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Como San Giovanni to Bologna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Como San Giovanni to Bologna trains use the Como S. Giovanni to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna S. Vitale. Use this guide to compare Como San Giovanni and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Como S. Giovanni is 1 km from Como city centre. Public transport options include:
Como S. Giovanni 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: Como Caffe
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are two ATM machines on W. Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30. Information desks are on the ground level.
Luggage storage is located near the station.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como S. Giovanni: Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel, Hotel Borgovico, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
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 S. Vitale is 2 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna S. Vitale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
ATMs are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Parking, WC.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna S. Vitale: Elevators, ramps.
Bologna Mazzini is 3 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Mazzini has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: CA.FÉ MAZZINI, Gelateria Mazzini
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Mazzini.
Available at Bologna Mazzini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Mazzini: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Mazzini: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Camplus Mazzini, Hotel Blumen, Hotel Sant'Orsola City House.
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