- 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
$15
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 4 trains that leave Desenzano del Garda for Bologna on Sat, Aug 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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.








Trains from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (125 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
The table below shows live departures for Desenzano del Garda to Bologna trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9736 · FRECCIAROSSA 9647 | 3:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h11 | 5:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9735+ 8967 | 3:38 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h36 | 7:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9735+ 8965 | 3:38 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 5h31 | 9:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9735+ 8963 | 3:38 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h36 | 5:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629+ 8967 | 3:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h25 | 7:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale 3843 | 3:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h16 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h55 | 5:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629+ 8965 | 3:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 5h20 | 9:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2636+ Intercity 599 | 4:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h55 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740 · FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 4:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h19 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631+ 8965 | 4:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 4h20 | 9:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631+ 8967 | 4:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h25 | 7:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9743 · FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 5:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h36 | 6:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9743+ 8967 | 5:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h06 | 7:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9743+ 8965 | 5:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 4h01 | 9:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 · FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 5:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h11 | 7:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8967 | 5:43 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 7:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8967+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:43 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h01 | 7:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8967+ Regionale Veloce 3845 | 5:43 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h22 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8967+ Regionale Veloce 3847 | 5:43 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 5h02 | 10:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633+ 8965 | 5:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h20 | 9:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3547+ 8965 | 5:55 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h14 | 9:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3547 · Regionale Veloce 3845 | 5:55 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h10 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+ 8965 | 6:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h02 | 9:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749 · FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 6:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h37 | 7:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 10839 · Regionale TTPER 3943 | 6:14 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 4h13 | 10:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 · FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 6:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h01 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8993+ Regionale Veloce 3847 | 6:27 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 4h18 | 10:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8993+ Regionale TTPER 16421 · Regionale TTPER 22497 · Regionale TTPER 3943 | 6:27 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 4h00 | 10:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2635+ 8965 | 6:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h20 | 9:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9753+ 8965 | 7:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h01 | 9:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 3847 | 7:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h56 | 10:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754 · FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 7:53 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h41 | 10:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2644 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 8:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 4h26 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2644+ InterCityNotte 755 | 8:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h59 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ Regionale Veloce 3847 | 8:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h37 | 10:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8997+ Regionale Veloce 3847 | On time 8:27 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h18 | 10:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9762 · FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 9:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h14 | 12:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
![]() | 4:07 AM Desenzano del Garda | 2h37 | 6:44 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:07 AM Desenzano del Garda | 2h37 | 7:44 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:43 AM Desenzano del Garda | 1h31 | 7:14 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:49 AM Desenzano del Garda | 2h09 | 11:58 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
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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 Desenzano del Garda 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 Desenzano del Garda to Bologna trains use the Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Desenzano del Garda and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Esplanade, Trattoria Alessi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mayer & Splendid, Hotel Piroscafo, Hotel Bonotto.
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 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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