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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 23 m
Average
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
471 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Naples for Bologna every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 292 miles (471 km) | |
Average train duration | 3 h 43 min | |
Average train ticket price | $52 (€46) | |
Direct train | Yes | |
Train companies | Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Intercity, Regionale Veloce, Frecciargento, Italo, Regionale or Intercity Notte |
Trains from Naples to Bologna cover the 292 miles (471 km) long route taking on average 3 h 43 min with our travel partners like Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Intercity, Regionale Veloce, Frecciargento, Italo, Regionale or Intercity Notte. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $34 (€30), but the average price of train tickets is $52 (€46). Travelers depart most frequently from Napoli Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
Travel between Naples and Bologna from $34 (€30) with Omio’s train partners Frecciarossa, Trenitalia and Italo! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.
There’s no need to fly between Italian hotspots when you can simply take a Frecciarossa train to reach your destination in just a few hours. Frecciarossa is the premier high-speed train service from Trenitalia, Italy’s national railroad company, with around 200 connections made across Italy per day. These trains reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), making them one of the fastest in the world. You can expect to travel 292 miles (471 km) from Naples to Bologna on a Frecciarossa high-speed train. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
You can find the best deals on cheap Frecciarossa train tickets right here. As an official travel partner of Trenitalia, Omio shows you all travel information for the Naples to Bologna trip, such as departure and arrival times, stops, train stations, journey times, and cheap fares. Once you’re ready, buy your Naples to Bologna train ticket on Omio and enjoy traveling in full comfort on a Frecciarossa train!
Enjoy the train ride from Naples to Bologna with Trenitalia, Italy’s main provider of train services throughout the country with an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca that can travel at speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In many cases, Trenitalia trains also provide barrier-free access.
Trenitalia tickets between Naples and Bologna are available on Omio, and you can find the best deals for them in just a few steps. Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travelers, which you can use on Omio. When traveling on a Trenitalia train from Naples to Bologna, you can expect to travel 292 miles (471 km). Check Trenitalia’s train times and tickets for the Naples to Bologna journey and buy your cheap ticket on Omio today!
Italo is a brand of high-speed trains operated by the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV). Its fleet of trains includes the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly train that can reach a maximum speed of 150 mph (250 km/h). Italo offers four different class options, but each train car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort. You can choose between the Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive classes. Standard services in all Italo trains include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of movies, music and games). Italo offers three types of fares with different prices and flexibility: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex.
Travel on trains from Naples to Bologna for a pleasant trip. You can expect to reach your destination in less than 3h 30min if you take one of the fastest trains. There are about 46 trains that run from Naples to Bologna. The trains cover a distance of about 292 miles (471 km) from the Campania region to the capital of Emilia. Passengers can expect an average journey time of about 4h 52min and choose from direct trains or trains that involve a change or two along the way. When you reach Bologna Centrale, head to the city's central square, Piazza Maggiore, to visit the famous San Petronio Basilica and savor Bologna's culinary heritage of Tortilleni, Tagliatelle and other kinds of pasta.
Passengers can select from a schedule of 46 trains that run from Naples to Bologna daily. The trains follow a similar schedule on weekdays and weekends with a frequency of about 10min to 30min. The earliest departure from Naples is scheduled around 5:00 a.m. on Monday to Saturday, while on Sundays, the earliest departure is at about 5:23 a.m. The last train that leaves Naples is available at approximately 10:05 p.m. on weekdays and constitutes an overnight journey. Whereas, on Saturdays, the last overnight train is deputed to leave at about 9:46 p.m. and around 7:31 p.m. on Sundays.
With about 38 trains that provide direct trains from Naples to Bologna, it’s easy to avoid journeys that involve making a transfer along the way. The fastest trains have a journey time of 3h 23min to 4h25min. However, the longest journey from Naples to Bologna can range from about 6h 31min up to 13h06min as they have one or two transfer stops along the way, and these trains tend to operate at a slower speed.
Departure train station: The departure station in Naples is Naples Centrale and lies right in the city center. The station is equipped with a host of convenience facilities, including shops, restaurants, restrooms, a ticket office, a tourist information desk, currency exchange, left luggage services, and a premium passenger lounge. At the station's underground level, passengers can connect to the Napoli Piazza Garibaldi station for taking Metro trains and Circumvesuviana trains to reach other towns in the region.
Arrival train station: The arrival station in Bologna is Bologna Centrale. It lies to the north of the city center by about 0.9 miles (1.5 km) and a 20min walk. Most of the station's services are available at the station's ground level. They comprise shops, fast-food restaurants, sundries, cafes, restrooms, ATMs, a luggage storage office, pharmacy, bicycle rental facility, and Freccia Club lounge. You can take the bus right outside the station to get to the city center and other attractions in Bologna within a few minutes.
Trenitalia and Italo are the providers that run trains from Naples to Bologna. Italo trains are premium high-speed trains with exclusive services on board and provide the second-fastest journey time of about 3h 45min with no transfers along the way. On the other hand, Trenitalia provides wider choices of high-speed Frecciarossa trains with the fastest journey time of about 3h 28min and slow-speed Intercity and Regionale trains that tend to have long journey times up to 13h 06min. While Italo trains run at a lower frequency of about 13 trains daily, Trenitalia provides a choice of about 33 trains, including an overnight train that starts in the night before 11:00 p.m. to reach Bologna in the morning before 9:00 a.m.
About 13 Italo trains from Naples to Bologna run at a frequency of about 10-40min from approximately 6:20 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 1h from around 10:20 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Italo trains run directly from Naples to Bologna with no transfer stops at a maximum speed up to 190 mph (300 km/h). They provide an average journey time ranging from around 3h 28min to 3h 43min.
Passengers opting for Trenitalia trains can make their choice from direct, high-speed, slower trains and trains that involve making one or more transfer stops. Trenitalia trains are available from early morning to nighttime and include an overnight Intercity Notte train. The journey time of Trenitalia trains ranges from about 3h 23min up to 12h 16min. Passengers can select from Frecciarossa, Intercity and Regionale trains according to their needs and preferences.
Passengers boarding Italo trains can pick tickets from Smart, Prima, and Club Executive. All coaches are equipped with free Wi-fi, a cinema coach, reclining leather seats with footrests, independent power sockets, and a snack area. You can opt for Prima and Club Executive for the added luxury of extra space, complimentary refreshments, free newspapers, and fast track services that let you by-pass queues at checkpoints. You may bring up to 3 pieces of luggage on Italo trains; however, on Smart coaches, baggage exceeding 30x21x12 inches (75x53x30 cm) is not allowed. Passengers boarding Trenitalia trains can expect exclusive services of comfortable seating, free Wi-fi, an entertainment portal, and bistro service on Frecciarossa trains with options to book Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive tickets for added comfort. Passengers opting for Trenitalia Regionale and Intercity trains can expect standard services. There are no luggage restrictions on Trenitalia trains as long as it fits the allocated luggage spaces.
When assessing cheap ticket fares for train travel from Naples to Bologna, you can rely on Omio, a smart travel booking platform, to find the best options. Passengers can avail of cheap fares by booking tickets in advance. Moreover, if you are flexible with travel dates and have an accommodating schedule, you can opt for some of the slower trains to save on fares. These cheap trains from Naples to Bologna tend to take a longer trip duration and usually involve a change or two. You can also select a train during off-peak hours, for instance, in the early morning, noon, or after 7:00 p.m. Besides, you can also take advantage of special fares for children, senior citizens, students, and group travel deals.
When departing from Naples, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Za Garibaldi and Napoli Montesanto. When arriving in Bologna, you can end your journey in train stations like Bologna Centrale, Bologna Borgo Panigale and Bologna Mazzini.
Omio customers book a train from Napoli Centrale to Bologna Centrale most frequently for this route.
Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Napoli Centrale and need to travel around 2.5 miles (4 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Bologna most often arrive at Bologna Centrale and need to travel around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from this train station to the city center.
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