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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for major works by Giotto, Raphael, Perugino and Carracci. A key stop for understanding Bolognese painting.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montecatini Centro to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montecatini Centro to Bologna Centrale will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
It's difficult to get from Montecatini Centro to Bologna Centrale without transferring at least once.
Regionale 18507 · Regionale 18154 · Regionale TTPER 17724
Regionale 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850
Regionale 18535 · Regionale 17852
Regionale 18519 · Regionale TTPER 17934
Regionale 18523 · Regionale 17836
Regionale 18533+
Intercity 1588
Regionale 18529+
Intercity 596
Regionale 18515+
Intercity 588
Regionale 18523+
FRECCIAROSSA 9320
Regionale 18513+
FRECCIAROSSA 9310Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montecatini Centro to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montecatini Centro to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $0.33 (€0.27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montecatini Centro to Bologna Centrale costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $40 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 33m 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.
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 Montecatini Centro to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18507+ 8906 | 8:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 2h21 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18507+ 9916 | 8:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18507+ 9920 | 8:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 3h06 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509+ 8908 | 9:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 2h21 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509+ 9924 | 9:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 3h06 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509+ 9920 | 9:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509+ FRECCIAROSSA 9308 | 9:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 1h51 | 11:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18489+ 8908 | 10:18 AM Montecatini Centro | 2h00 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18489+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 10:18 AM Montecatini Centro | 2h15 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18489+ 8910 | 10:18 AM Montecatini Centro | 3h00 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18489+ 9924 | 10:18 AM Montecatini Centro | 2h45 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18511+ 9928 | 10:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 3h06 | 2:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18511+ 9924 | 10:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18511+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 10:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 1h51 | 12:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18511+ 8910 | 10:57 AM Montecatini Centro | 2h21 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18515+ Intercity 588 | 12:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 1h50 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18515+ 8134 | 12:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h06 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18515+ 8916 | 12:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h21 | 3:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18515+ 9932 | 12:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 3:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18473+ 8134 | 1:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h45 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18473+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 1:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h15 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18473+ 9940 | 1:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h45 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18473+ 8916 | 1:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h00 | 3:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18517+ 8918 | 1:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h21 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18517+ 8134 | 1:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18517+ 9940 | 1:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h06 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18491+ 8928 | 2:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 4h00 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18491+ 9940 | 2:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h45 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18491+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 2:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h15 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18491+ 8918 | 2:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h00 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18519+ 8928 | 2:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h21 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18519+ 9940 | 2:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18519+ 8918 | 2:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h21 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18521+ 8928 | 3:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h21 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18521+ 9948 | 3:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h06 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18521+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 3:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 1h51 | 5:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18521+ 9946 | 3:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18493+ 8920 | 4:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h00 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18493+ 8928 | 4:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h00 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18493+ 9948 | 4:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h45 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18493+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 4:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h15 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18525+ 9948 | 4:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18525+ 9958 | 4:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h06 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18525+ 8920 | 4:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h21 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18497+ 9958 | 5:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h45 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18497+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 5:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h15 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18497+ 8922 | 5:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h00 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18497+ 8966 | 5:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h25 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18527+ 8922 | 5:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h21 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18527+ 8966 | 5:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h46 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18527+ Intercity 592 | 5:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 1h59 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18527+ 9958 | 5:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18481+ 8966 | 6:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h25 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18481+ 8968 | 6:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h25 | 9:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18481+ 9954 | 6:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h45 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18529+ 8158 | 6:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h06 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18529+ 8968 | 6:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h46 | 9:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18529 · Regionale 17844 | 6:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h23 | 9:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18529+ 9954 | 6:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18529+ Intercity 596 | 6:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 1h45 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18531+ 8158 | 7:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18531+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 7:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 1h51 | 9:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18531+ 9962 | 7:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 3h06 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18485+ 9962 | 8:18 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h45 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18535+ 9962 | 8:57 PM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18503+ FRECCIAROSSA 8502 | 7:15 AM Montecatini Centro | 1h58 | 9:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18463+ Intercity 580 | 7:32 AM Montecatini Centro | 2h06 | 9:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18505+ FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 7:53 AM Montecatini Centro | 1h55 | 9:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Montecatini Centro to Bologna Centrale run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 10:57, the last at 19:18. The fastest train covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 51 miles (83 km) |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 10:57 AM |
Last train 7:18 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna Centrale trip today.
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for major works by Giotto, Raphael, Perugino and Carracci. A key stop for understanding Bolognese painting.
An excellent archaeology museum with Etruscan, Egyptian, Roman and Greek collections. It is one of Bologna’s most important civic museums.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, with strong permanent collections and changing exhibitions in a large industrial space.
Bologna’s main square is the social and historic heart of the city, surrounded by major civic and religious landmarks.
The city’s UNESCO-listed porticoes define Bologna’s streetscape and make walking through the center one of its essential experiences.
The long portico connecting the city to the San Luca sanctuary is a signature walking route and one of Bologna’s most memorable experiences.
Bologna’s signature pasta: fresh egg tagliatelle served with a slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic traditional dishes.
Small hand-folded pasta filled with meat, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic Bolognese dish tied to festive family cooking.
Traditional baked lasagna from Bologna, usually made with green spinach pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Well-known pasta spot famous for fresh handmade stuffed pasta and traditional sauces. Casual setting, central location, and consistently popular.
Upscale dining venue in Bologna offering refined contemporary cuisine rooted in regional tradition. Suitable for a special meal near the station area.
Very popular casual osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta dishes such as tagliatelle al ragù and tortellini. Lively, traditional, and affordable.
Moderate for Italy: casual meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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