- 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
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fano to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fano to Bologna will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 45 trains that leave Fano for Bologna on Sat, Jun 20, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916
Regionale Veloce 3906
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902
Regionale Veloce 3908
Regionale Veloce 1742
FRECCIAROSSA 8830+
Regionale 4252
Regionale Veloce 3904+
FRECCIAROSSA 9802
Regionale 4238+
FRECCIAROSSA 8820
Intercity 614
Intercity 608Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fano to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fano to Bologna:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fano to Bologna costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Fano to Bologna trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18118 · Regionale TTPER 18110 | 10:41 AM Fano station | 2h07 | 12:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18118 · Regionale TTPER 18110 | 10:41 AM Fano station | 2h07 | 12:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606 | 11:10 AM Fano station | 1h50 | 1:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 606 | 11:10 AM Fano station | 1h50 | 1:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 11:19 AM Fano station | 2h07 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 11:19 AM Fano station | 2h07 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 12:19 PM Fano station | 2h07 | 2:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 12:19 PM Fano station | 2h07 | 2:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 608 | 1:09 PM Fano station | 1h51 | 3:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 608 | 1:09 PM Fano station | 1h51 | 3:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 1:19 PM Fano station | 2h07 | 3:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 1:19 PM Fano station | 2h07 | 3:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4238 · Regionale TTPER 17464 · Regionale TTPER 17554 | 2:25 PM Fano station | 2h30 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4238+ FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 2:25 PM Fano station | 1h50 | 4:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4238+ FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 2:25 PM Fano station | 1h50 | 4:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610 | 3:09 PM Fano station | 1h51 | 5:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 610 | 3:09 PM Fano station | 1h51 | 5:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 3:18 PM Fano station | 2h08 | 5:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 3:18 PM Fano station | 2h08 | 5:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4486 · Regionale TTPER 17468 · Regionale TTPER 17558 | 4:26 PM Fano station | 2h29 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612 | 5:09 PM Fano station | 1h52 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 612 | 5:09 PM Fano station | 1h52 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 5:19 PM Fano station | 2h07 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 5:19 PM Fano station | 2h07 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4244 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 5:59 PM Fano station | 2h27 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4244 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 5:59 PM Fano station | 2h27 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4246 · Regionale TTPER 17452 | 6:26 PM Fano station | 2h22 | 8:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4246+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 6:26 PM Fano station | 1h49 | 8:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4246+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 6:26 PM Fano station | 1h49 | 8:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4246 · Regionale TTPER 17452 | 6:26 PM Fano station | 2h22 | 8:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 614 | 7:09 PM Fano station | 1h51 | 9:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 614 | 7:09 PM Fano station | 1h51 | 9:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 7:18 PM Fano station | 2h08 | 9:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 7:18 PM Fano station | 2h08 | 9:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4252+ FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 8:26 PM Fano station | 1h49 | 10:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4252+ FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 8:26 PM Fano station | 1h49 | 10:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3932 | 9:23 PM Fano station | 1h58 | 11:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3932 | 9:23 PM Fano station | 1h58 | 11:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 5:20 AM Fano station | 2h06 | 7:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 5:20 AM Fano station | 2h06 | 7:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ FRECCIAROSSA 9802 | 6:20 AM Fano station | 1h50 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 6:20 AM Fano station | 2h06 | 8:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 6:20 AM Fano station | 2h06 | 8:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 7:21 AM Fano station | 2h05 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 7:21 AM Fano station | 2h05 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 8:23 AM Fano station | 2h03 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 8:23 AM Fano station | 2h03 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 1774 | 8:55 AM Fano station | 1h53 | 10:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 1774 | 8:55 AM Fano station | 1h53 | 10:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 604 | 9:09 AM Fano station | 1h52 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 604 | 9:09 AM Fano station | 1h52 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 9:19 AM Fano station | 2h07 | 11:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 9:19 AM Fano station | 2h07 | 11:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Fano to Bologna run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
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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Bologna Centrale, Bologna -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
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