- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pavia Porta Garibaldi 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 Pavia Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Pavia Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale TRENORD 10769 · Regionale TRENORD 10869 · Regionale Veloce 3931
Regionale TRENORD 10777 · Regionale 2295 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939
Regionale TRENORD 10761 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463
Regionale TRENORD 10761 · Autobus TTPER B0661 · Regionale Veloce 3921
Regionale TRENORD 10773 · Regionale TRENORD 10873 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937
Regionale TRENORD 10770 · Regionale Veloce 3032+
FRECCIAROSSA 9643
Autobus TRENORD 760A · Regionale TRENORD 2362+
FRECCIAROSSA 9805
Regionale TRENORD 10754 · S13 TRENORD 24322+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519
Regionale TRENORD 10756 · Regionale Veloce 2357+
FRECCIAROSSA 9615
Regionale TRENORD 10766 · Regionale Veloce 3028+
FRECCIAROSSA 9637Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pavia Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pavia Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pavia Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 7m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 4h 7m versus 2h 6m 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 Pavia Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 10782 · Regionale Veloce 3044+ InterCityNotte 755 | 8:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h19 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10784 · Regionale TRENORD 2386 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 9:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h46 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
Autobus TRENORD 1750A · Regionale TRENORD 2354+ FRECCIAROSSA 9607 | 5:45 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h19 | 8:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TRENORD 1750A · Regionale TRENORD 2354 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2453 | 5:45 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h25 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10755 · Regionale 2293+ Intercity 605 | 6:35 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h21 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10755 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 6:35 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h38 | 10:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10754 · S13 TRENORD 24322+ Intercity 607 | 7:23 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 4h33 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10754 · S13 TRENORD 24322+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 7:23 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h01 | 9:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10756 · Regionale Veloce 2357+ FRECCIAROSSA 9615 | 7:48 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h16 | 10:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10758 · Regionale Veloce 3019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9619 | 8:47 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h17 | 11:04 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10761 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 9:12 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 4h58 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10761 · Autobus TTPER B0661 · Regionale Veloce 3921 | 9:12 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 4h17 | 1:29 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TRENORD 760A · Regionale TRENORD 2362 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 9:44 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 4h26 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TRENORD 760A · Regionale TRENORD 2362+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 9:44 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 1h58 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TRENORD 760A · Regionale TRENORD 2362+ Intercity 609 | 9:44 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 4h12 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10767 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 12:12 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h58 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10766 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ FRECCIAROSSA 9637 | 12:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h17 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10766 · Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 12:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h23 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10769 · Regionale TRENORD 10869 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | 1:12 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 4h13 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10768 · Regionale TRENORD 2370+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641 | 1:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h17 | 4:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10771 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 2:12 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h58 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10771 · Regionale TRENORD 10871+ Intercity 613 | 2:12 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h42 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10770 · Regionale Veloce 3032 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 2:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h23 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10770 · Regionale Veloce 3032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9643 | 2:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 1h47 | 4:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10773 · Regionale TRENORD 10873 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 3:12 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 4h13 | 7:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10772 · Regionale Veloce 2373+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649 | 3:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h17 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10774 · Regionale Veloce 3021+ Intercity 599 | 4:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h15 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10774 · Regionale Veloce 3021+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653 | 4:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h17 | 7:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10774 · Regionale Veloce 3021 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 4:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h29 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10777 · Regionale 2295 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 5:12 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h13 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10776 · Regionale TRENORD 2378+ FRECCIAROSSA 9661 | 5:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h17 | 8:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10776 · Regionale TRENORD 10477 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 5:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h38 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10778 · Regionale TRENORD 10479+ InterCityNotte 35051 | 6:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h33 | 10:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10778 · Regionale Veloce 3040 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 6:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h23 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10778 · Regionale Veloce 3040+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 6:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 2h37 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10780 · Regionale TRENORD 10481 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 7:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 3h41 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Pavia Porta Garibaldi to Bologna Centrale run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 14:12, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 2:12 PM |
Last train 6:47 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.
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and a top starting point for exploring.
The city’s celebrated portico walk leading toward San Luca, especially popular for scenic walks and photos.
Beautiful square in front of the Santo Stefano complex, loved for its elegant and photogenic atmosphere.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a cornerstone of local Sunday cooking.
Small hand-folded pasta filled with pork, prosciutto, and Parmigiano Reggiano, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. It is especially linked to festive meals in Bologna.
Bolognese-style lasagna made with green spinach pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic celebratory baked pasta from the city.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant celebrated for seasonal ingredients, handmade pasta, and authentic regional dishes. Intimate setting with a strong reputation among food lovers.
Charming long-running restaurant set in a distinctive historic space, serving Bolognese and Italian classics with polished hospitality. Good for a relaxed but memorable dinner.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese cooking such as tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù, and lasagne. Warm, traditional atmosphere and a longstanding local reputation.
Moderate for Italy: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis slightly.
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