The cheapest and fastest trains from Nice to Bologna
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
7 h 31 m
Average duration
8 h 1 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
337 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Bologna will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Bologna without transferring at least 2 times.
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Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 209011:22 AM10h03Nice-Ville9:25 PMBologna Centrale$581One-way2 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 20907:22 AM14h03Nice-Ville9:25 PMBologna Centrale$581One-way2 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 20909:23 AM12h02Nice-Ville9:25 PMBologna Centrale$581One-way2 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 20907:54 AM13h31Nice-Ville9:25 PMBologna Centrale$581One-way2 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 20909:54 AM11h31Nice-Ville9:25 PMBologna Centrale$581One-way2 transfers
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Intercity 635+
Regionale TTPER 20901:54 PM7h31Nice-Ville9:25 PMBologna Centrale$701One-way2 transfers
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Intercity 635+
Regionale TTPER 20901:22 PM8h03Nice-Ville9:25 PMBologna Centrale$701One-way2 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 3181 · Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TTPER 20911:22 PM8h03Nice-Ville9:25 PMBologna Centrale$581One-way3 transfers
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Intercity 681+
InterCityNotte 7653:22 PM8h13Nice-Ville11:35 PMBologna Centrale$911One-way2 transfers
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Intercity 631+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24677:54 AM8h16Nice-Ville4:10 PMBologna Centrale$781One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Nice to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Bologna:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Bologna costing on average $49 (€39).
A bus is $171 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Bologna costing on average $207 (€165).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€39) compared to roughly $157 (€125) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108 (€86). The journey takes 6h 18m versus 5h 34m 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.
Live departures
Nice to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Bologna trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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86007+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 7:22 AM Nice-Ville | 10h48 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86007+ Intercity 631+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 7:22 AM Nice-Ville | 8h48 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86007+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 7:22 AM Nice-Ville | 14h03 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86009+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 7:54 AM Nice-Ville | 10h16 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86009+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 7:54 AM Nice-Ville | 13h31 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86009+ Intercity 631+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 7:54 AM Nice-Ville | 8h16 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86013+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 13h03 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86013+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 9h48 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86013+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 13h03 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86015+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 8:53 AM Nice-Ville | 12h32 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86015+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 8:53 AM Nice-Ville | 9h17 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86015+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 8:53 AM Nice-Ville | 12h32 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 12h02 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 12h02 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 8h47 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 11h31 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 13h41 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 11h31 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 11h03 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 13h13 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 11h03 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 10h31 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 12h41 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 10h31 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 10h03 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 12h13 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 10h03 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86029+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 11:54 AM Nice-Ville | 9h31 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86029+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 11:54 AM Nice-Ville | 11h41 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86029+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 11:54 AM Nice-Ville | 9h31 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 12:24 PM Nice-Ville | 11h11 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 12:24 PM Nice-Ville | 9h01 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 12:24 PM Nice-Ville | 9h01 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 8h31 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 10h41 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3181 · Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 8h31 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
86037+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 10h13 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86037+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 8h03 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3181 · Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 8h03 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
86039+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 7h31 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 9h41 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86039+ TRENO DEL MARE 3087+ BUS LP757+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 10h39 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
86043+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 9h13 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86043+ TRENO DEL MARE 3087+ BUS LP757+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 10h11 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
86045+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 8h41 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86045+ TRENO DEL MARE 3087+ BUS LP757+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 9h39 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
86047+ Intercity 681+ InterCityNotte 765 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 8h13 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86047+ TRENO DEL MARE 3087+ BUS LP757+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 9h11 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nice to Bologna
Trains from Nice to Bologna run on average 24 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 209 miles (337 km) distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 209 miles (337 km) |
Average train duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale from Nice to Bologna trainsIntercity, Regionale trains will get you between Nice and Bologna from $23 (€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 Nice to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice 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 Nice to Bologna
- 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 - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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