- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pescara to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pescara to Bologna will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 31 trains that leave Pescara for Bologna on Sat, Jul 18, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 324 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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.
Regionale 4210 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918
Regionale 4216 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494
Regionale 4222 · Regionale Veloce 3932
Regionale Veloce 1742
FRECCIAROSSA 8816
FRECCIAROSSA 9808
FRECCIAROSSA 8820
FRECCIAROSSA 8830
FRECCIAROSSA 8828Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pescara to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Pescara to Bologna:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pescara to Bologna costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Intercity.
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 Pescara to Bologna trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 4176 · Regionale 4210 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 9:57 AM Pescara Porta Nuova | 5h29 | 3:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4210 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 10:15 AM Pescara | 5h11 | 3:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19776+ FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 10:47 AM Pescara, Tribunale | 3h28 | 2:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19776+ FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 10:50 AM Pescara Porta Nuova | 3h25 | 2:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608 | 11:02 AM Pescara | 3h58 | 3:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 11:10 AM Pescara | 3h05 | 2:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4178+ FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 11:41 AM Pescara Porta Nuova | 3h34 | 3:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4178 · Regionale 4212 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 11:41 AM Pescara Porta Nuova | 5h45 | 5:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4212 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 11:58 AM Pescara | 5h28 | 5:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 12:08 PM Pescara | 3h07 | 3:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19778+ FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 12:47 PM Pescara, Tribunale | 3h28 | 4:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19778+ FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 12:50 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 3h25 | 4:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 1:10 PM Pescara | 3h05 | 4:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 2:08 PM Pescara | 3h07 | 5:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4216 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 2:15 PM Pescara | 5h11 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612 | 3:02 PM Pescara | 3h59 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4220 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 4:02 PM Pescara | 5h24 | 9:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 | 4:10 PM Pescara | 3h05 | 7:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19782+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 4:47 PM Pescara, Tribunale | 3h28 | 8:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19782+ FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 4:50 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 3h25 | 8:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 614 | 5:02 PM Pescara | 3h58 | 9:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 5:10 PM Pescara | 3h05 | 8:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4270 · Regionale Veloce 3932 | 6:17 PM Pescara | 5h04 | 11:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 7:10 PM Pescara | 3h05 | 10:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19788 · Regionale 4190+ InterCityNotte 758 | 9:47 PM Pescara, Tribunale | 7h05 | 4:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4190+ InterCityNotte 758 | 10:49 PM Pescara Porta Nuova | 6h03 | 4:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
InterCityNotte 758 | 1:08 AM Pescara | 3h44 | 4:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 754 | 1:26 AM Pescara | 4h04 | 5:30 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 | 5:00 AM Pescara | 3h10 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4200 · Regionale Veloce 3908 | 5:05 AM Pescara | 5h21 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4202 · Regionale TTPER 1774 | 5:50 AM Pescara | 4h58 | 10:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 6:00 AM Pescara | 3h15 | 9:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4206 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 6:53 AM Pescara | 6h33 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Pescara to Bologna run on average 42 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (324 km) distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 201 miles (324 km) |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
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