- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s premier fine art gallery, especially strong in Emilian painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A must for visitors interested in Italian religious and Renaissance art.
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
6 h 34 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Bologna Airport will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 4 trains that leave Naples for Bologna Airport on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 477 km distance in an average of 6 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 7 h 32 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naples to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Bologna Airport costing on average $80 (€66).
A bus is $168 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Bologna Airport costing on average $185 (€151).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
The journey is about 1h 53m faster (3h 42m by train vs 5h 35m by car) and roughly $91 (€75) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($80 (€66) vs $172 (€141)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Bologna Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:35 AM Naples | 3h43 | 11:18 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:31 AM Naples | 7h32 | 7:03 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:31 PM Naples | 7h32 | 8:03 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:36 PM Naples | 7h27 | 8:03 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Naples to Bologna Airport run on average 48 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 43 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 17:25. The fastest train covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 43 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 5:25 PM |
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Service is often included or modest. Round up small bills, leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up for taxis.
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