The cheapest and fastest trains from Macerata to Bologna
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Macerata to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Macerata to Bologna will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Macerata to Bologna without transferring at least once.
Regionale 23864 · Regionale 4246 · Regionale TTPER 17452
Regionale 23878 · Regionale Veloce 3932
Regionale 23850 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922
Regionale 23836 · Regionale Veloce 3908
Regionale 23864 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930
Regionale 23878+
FRECCIAROSSA 8830
Regionale 23878+
FRECCIAROSSA 8830
Regionale 23850+
FRECCIAROSSA 8818
Regionale 23850+
FRECCIAROSSA 8818
Regionale 23854 · Regionale 23768+
FRECCIAROSSA 8824Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Macerata to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macerata to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Macerata to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Macerata to Bologna trains for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 23848 · Regionale 23850 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 10:50 AM Macerata Fontescodella | 5h36 | 4:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23848 · Regionale 23850+ Intercity 610 | 10:50 AM Macerata Fontescodella | 5h10 | 4:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23848 · Regionale 23850+ FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 10:50 AM Macerata Fontescodella | 3h25 | 2:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23850 · Regionale 4238+ Intercity 588 | 11:05 AM Macerata station | 4h44 | 3:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23850 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 11:05 AM Macerata station | 5h21 | 4:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23850+ FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 11:05 AM Macerata station | 3h10 | 2:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23850+ Intercity 610 | 11:05 AM Macerata station | 4h55 | 4:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23850+ Intercity 610 | 11:09 AM Macerata Università | 4h51 | 4:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23850 · Regionale 4238+ Intercity 588 | 11:09 AM Macerata Università | 4h40 | 3:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23850 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 11:09 AM Macerata Università | 5h17 | 4:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23850+ FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 11:09 AM Macerata Università | 3h06 | 2:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23854 · Regionale 23768+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 12:51 PM Macerata Fontescodella | 3h24 | 4:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23854 · Regionale 23768+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 12:58 PM Macerata station | 3h17 | 4:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23854 · Regionale 23768 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 1:02 PM Macerata Università | 5h24 | 6:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23854 · Regionale 23768+ FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 1:02 PM Macerata Università | 3h13 | 4:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23854+ Intercity 612 | 1:02 PM Macerata Università | 4h59 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23856+ Intercity 612 | 1:41 PM Macerata Fontescodella | 4h20 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23856 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 1:41 PM Macerata Fontescodella | 4h45 | 6:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23856+ Intercity 612 | 1:45 PM Macerata station | 4h16 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23856 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 1:45 PM Macerata station | 4h41 | 6:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23860 · Regionale 23864+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 2:44 PM Macerata Fontescodella | 4h31 | 7:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23860 · Regionale 23864 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 2:44 PM Macerata Fontescodella | 5h42 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23862 · Regionale 23774+ FRECCIAROSSA 9808 | 2:58 PM Macerata station | 3h17 | 6:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23864 · Regionale 4246 · Regionale TTPER 17452 | 3:30 PM Macerata station | 4h18 | 7:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23864 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 3:30 PM Macerata station | 4h56 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23864+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 3:30 PM Macerata station | 3h45 | 7:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23864+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 3:34 PM Macerata Università | 3h41 | 7:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23864 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 3:34 PM Macerata Università | 4h52 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23864 · Regionale 4246 · Regionale TTPER 17452 | 3:34 PM Macerata Università | 4h14 | 7:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23866+ Intercity 614 | 4:25 PM Macerata Fontescodella | 3h35 | 8:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23866 · Regionale Veloce 3932 | 4:25 PM Macerata Fontescodella | 5h56 | 10:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23866+ Intercity 614 | 4:32 PM Macerata station | 3h28 | 8:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23866+ Intercity 614 | 4:36 PM Macerata Università | 3h24 | 8:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23872 · Regionale 23878 · Regionale Veloce 3932 | 5:53 PM Macerata Fontescodella | 4h28 | 10:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23872 · Regionale 23878+ FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 5:53 PM Macerata Fontescodella | 3h22 | 9:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23878 · Regionale Veloce 3932 | 6:12 PM Macerata station | 4h09 | 10:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23878+ FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 6:12 PM Macerata station | 3h03 | 9:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23878+ FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 6:16 PM Macerata Università | 2h59 | 9:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23878 · Regionale Veloce 3932 | 6:16 PM Macerata Università | 4h05 | 10:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23871 · Regionale Veloce 4161+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:18 PM Macerata station | 8h37 | 2:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23877 · Regionale Veloce 4516+ InterCityNotte 758 | 8:02 PM Macerata station | 7h50 | 3:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, December 2 | |||||
Regionale 23832 · Regionale 4200+ FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 4:35 AM Macerata station | 3h40 | 8:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23836 · Regionale Veloce 3908 | 5:26 AM Macerata station | 4h00 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23838 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 6:07 AM Macerata Fontescodella | 4h19 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23838+ Intercity 604 | 6:07 AM Macerata Fontescodella | 3h54 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23838 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 6:13 AM Macerata station | 4h13 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23838+ Intercity 604 | 6:13 AM Macerata station | 3h48 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23840 · Regionale 23758+ FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 7:22 AM Macerata Fontescodella | 3h53 | 11:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23840 · Regionale 23758+ FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 7:31 AM Macerata station | 3h44 | 11:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23840 · Regionale 23758+ FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 7:35 AM Macerata Università | 3h40 | 11:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 23844 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 8:17 AM Macerata Fontescodella | 4h09 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23844+ Intercity 606 | 8:17 AM Macerata Fontescodella | 3h43 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23844 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 8:23 AM Macerata station | 4h03 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23844+ Intercity 606 | 8:23 AM Macerata station | 3h37 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23844+ Intercity 606 | 8:27 AM Macerata Università | 3h33 | 12:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23844 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 8:27 AM Macerata Università | 3h59 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 23841+ Intercity 588 | 8:30 AM Macerata station | 7h19 | 3:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Macerata to Bologna
Trains from Macerata to Bologna run on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 39 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity from Macerata to Bologna trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity trains will get you between Macerata and Bologna from $22 (€18). 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 Macerata to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Macerata 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Macerata to Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access via Via Roma.
- Ristorante Il Ghiottone
- Osteria dei Fiori
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Claudiani
- Hotel Lauri
- Hotel Arcadia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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