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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 on Sep 24
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 24
$27
Fastest journey on Sep 24
1 h 58 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
2 h 3 m
Trains on Sep 24
38
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cremona to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cremona to Bologna will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
It's difficult to get from Cremona to Bologna without transferring at least once.
Regionale TTPER 11029 · Regionale Veloce 3931
Autobus TTPER B0609 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479
Autobus TTPER B0601 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917
Regionale TTPER 11011 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451
Regionale TTPER 11025 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925
Regionale TTPER 11025 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925
Regionale TTPER 11013 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907
Regionale TTPER 11037 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939
Regionale TTPER 11011+
Intercity 603
Regionale TTPER 11005+
Intercity 605Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cremona to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cremona to Bologna:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cremona to Bologna costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Cremona to Bologna trains for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 11011 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 5:48 AM Cremona station | 2h17 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 11011+ Intercity 603 | 5:48 AM Cremona station | 2h09 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 11013 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 6:27 AM Cremona station | 1h58 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2156+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 6:53 AM Cremona station | 2h31 | 9:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 11005 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 7:46 AM Cremona station | 2h27 | 10:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 11005+ Intercity 605 | 7:46 AM Cremona station | 2h10 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10790 · Regionale TRENORD 10859+ Intercity 607 | 8:19 AM Cremona station | 3h37 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10790 · Regionale TRENORD 10860+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 8:19 AM Cremona station | 3h05 | 11:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2162 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 9:30 AM Cremona station | 2h40 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2162+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 9:30 AM Cremona station | 2h12 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B0601 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 10:00 AM Cremona station | 2h25 | 12:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2166 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 11:30 AM Cremona station | 2h40 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2166+ FRECCIAROSSA 9631 | 11:30 AM Cremona station | 2h34 | 2:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 11025 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 12:27 PM Cremona station | 1h58 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2168+ FRECCIAROSSA 9637 | 12:30 PM Cremona station | 2h34 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2170+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641 | 1:30 PM Cremona station | 2h34 | 4:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 11027 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 1:33 PM Cremona station | 2h37 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B0603 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | 2:00 PM Cremona station | 2h25 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 11029 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | 2:33 PM Cremona station | 2h52 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 11029 · Regionale TTPER 18033 · Regionale TTPER 17417 | 2:33 PM Cremona station | 2h37 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 11031 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 3:33 PM Cremona station | 2h37 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 11031+ Intercity 613 | 3:33 PM Cremona station | 2h21 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10009 · Regionale TRENORD 10833 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 4:15 PM Cremona station | 2h55 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2176+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653 | 4:30 PM Cremona station | 2h34 | 7:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B0605 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 4:40 PM Cremona station | 2h45 | 7:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B0607 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 5:20 PM Cremona station | 2h56 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B0607+ Intercity 599 | 5:20 PM Cremona station | 2h42 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2173 · Regionale TRENORD 10835 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 5:30 PM Cremona station | 2h46 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2178 · Regionale TRENORD 10893+ Intercity 599 | 5:30 PM Cremona station | 2h32 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 11037 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 6:27 PM Cremona station | 2h38 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 11037 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 6:27 PM Cremona station | 1h58 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2180 · Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 6:37 PM Cremona station | 2h48 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2180 · Regionale TRENORD 10880+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 6:37 PM Cremona station | 2h47 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TTPER B0609 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 7:20 PM Cremona station | 2h50 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2182 · Regionale TRENORD 10897+ InterCityNotte 35051 | 7:30 PM Cremona station | 2h47 | 10:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2177 · Regionale TRENORD 10839 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 7:30 PM Cremona station | 2h40 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2179 · Regionale TRENORD 10841 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 8:25 PM Cremona station | 3h03 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2186 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 9:30 PM Cremona station | 3h03 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Cremona to Bologna run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 9:33 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Archaeological museum with rich Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a central historic palace.
Museum of Bologna's urban history using objects, rooms, and multimedia to trace the city from antiquity to today.
Bologna's main square, surrounded by landmark buildings and always lively, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and orientation.
Historic market quarter with narrow lanes, medieval character, and vibrant street life just behind Piazza Maggiore.
Long portico route climbing toward San Luca, UNESCO-listed and perfect for a memorable urban walk with changing views.
Handmade egg pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked ragù. A defining Bolognese dish protected by local culinary tradition.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta, usually filled with pork and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive dish.
Green spinach pasta layered with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano. Bologna's traditional baked lasagna is richer and more refined than many versions abroad.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined Emilian cuisine in a polished, intimate space within central Bologna.
Traditional deli and wine bar famed for mortadella, cheeses, fresh pasta, and informal counter dining in the Quadrilatero market area.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese pasta, cured meats, and traditional dining rooms with a warm, old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are cheaper than Rome or Milan, while transit is affordable and tourist-center prices stay manageable.
Tipping is optional. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cremona 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 Cremona to Bologna trains use the Cremona to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Cremona and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cremona is 1 km from Cremona city centre. Public transport options include:
Cremona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Violino, Trattoria Cerri
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Cremona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cremona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cremona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cremona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cremona: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Impero, Delle Arti Design Hotel, Hotel Astoria.
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, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
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