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Compare bus, flight, and train for Geneva to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €52.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€113 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €157 Average price |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 26m Average total duration 10h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 24m Average total duration 12h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Geneva to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3:20 AM Geneva | 8h36 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:27 AM Geneva | 7h43 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Bologna Centrale
Switzerland
Italy
Trains from Geneva to Bologna Centrale run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€75) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:01, the last at 11:27. The fastest train covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 5h 57m.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€75) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 57m |
First train 03:01 |
Last train 11:27 |
Train companies: Trenitalia from Geneva to Bologna Centrale trainsTrenitalia trains will get you between Geneva and Bologna Centrale from $31 (€25). 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 Geneva to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva 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 Geneva to Bologna Centrale
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant.
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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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