Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo 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
13 h 3 m
Average
16 h 37 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
729 km
It's difficult to get from Palermo to Bologna without transferring at least once.
Distance | 451 miles (728 km) | |
Average train duration | 17 h 25 min | |
Average train ticket price | $85 (€73) | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | Frecciarossa or Intercity |
Trains from Palermo to Bologna cover the 451 miles (728 km) long journey taking on average 17 h 25 min with our travel partners like Frecciarossa or Intercity. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $49 (€42), but the average price of train tickets is $85 (€73). Travelers depart most frequently from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
Find the best trains to Bologna from Palermo with Omio's travel partners Frecciarossa and Intercity from $49 (€42). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Looking for a smooth and easy way to travel from Palermo to Bologna? Book your Trenitalia Frecciarossa train from Palermo to Bologna with Omio today! Trenitalia is Italy’s national train company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country, including the Palermo to Bologna trip. Omio shows you current Frecciarossa schedules and tickets to cover the 451 miles (728 km) distance. You can choose from fares like Super Economy, Economy, and Base for the best deals on this journey. Trenitalia discount cards can also be applied when purchasing your Frecciarossa ticket on Omio.
All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers. Frecciarossa covers long distances and connects major cities in Italy in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These trains are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact and can reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Frecciarossa offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and you can book Frecciarossa tickets with us in a few steps!
Intercity is one of the best options when traveling by train from Palermo to Bologna. Omio quickly shows you current Intercity train schedules for the Palermo - Bologna route and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest route available. The distance to Bologna from Palermo is around 451 miles (728 km) and the cheapest Intercity one-way ticket you can book starts at $103 (€88). As you check the latest Palermo to Bologna train schedule from Intercity for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to Bologna safely. If you search for Intercity tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect Intercity ticket from Palermo to Bologna so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
When departing from Palermo, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Palermo Centrale, Palermo Notarbartolo and Palermo Brancaccio. When arriving in Bologna, you can end your trip in train stations like Bologna Centrale, Bologna Borgo Panigale and Bologna Mazzini.
Omio customers book a train from Palermo Centrale to Bologna Centrale most frequently for this route.
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Palermo Centrale and need to travel around 2.3 miles (3.7 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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