The cheapest and fastest trains from Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Piacenza station 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 Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 52 trains that leave Piacenza station for Bologna Centrale on Thu, May 07, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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 Veloce TTPER 39396:46 PM1h39Piacenza station8:25 PMBologna Centrale$171One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 174151:07 PM2h03Piacenza station3:10 PMBologna Centrale$171One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24798:14 PM1h56Piacenza station10:10 PMBologna Centrale$171One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 392111:46 AM1h39Piacenza station1:25 PMBologna Centrale$171One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24777:09 PM1h56Piacenza station9:05 PMBologna Centrale$171One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88236:20 PM1h22Piacenza station7:42 PMBologna Centrale$371One-way0 transfers
Intercity 5996:37 PM1h25Piacenza station8:02 PMBologna Centrale$231One-way0 transfers
InterCityNotte 75710:57 PM1h25Piacenza station12:22 AMBologna Centrale$231One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 248511:05 PM1h28Piacenza station12:33 AMBologna Centrale$171One-way0 transfers
InterCityNotte 75510:37 PM1h29Piacenza station12:06 AMBologna Centrale$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale costing on average $27 (€21).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
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 Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 10852+ FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 5:07 AM Piacenza station | 2h17 | 7:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 5:30 AM Piacenza station | 1h59 | 7:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 6:09 AM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 6:15 AM Piacenza station | 1h42 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 6:24 AM Piacenza station | 1h45 | 8:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 6:46 AM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17425 | 7:00 AM Piacenza station | 1h46 | 8:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 7:13 AM Piacenza station | 1h37 | 8:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17407 | 7:17 AM Piacenza station | 1h53 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 7:49 AM Piacenza station | 1h36 | 9:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 8:08 AM Piacenza station | 1h48 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 8:14 AM Piacenza station | 1h59 | 10:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 8:46 AM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 10:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:53 AM Piacenza station | 2h16 | 11:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 9:46 AM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 11:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 9:50 AM Piacenza station | 1h52 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 10:14 AM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 607 | 10:20 AM Piacenza station | 1h36 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 10:46 AM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 12:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 11:46 AM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 1:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 609 | 12:08 PM Piacenza station | 1h48 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 12:17 PM Piacenza station | 1h53 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 12:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 604+ FRECCIAROSSA 9637 | 12:52 PM Piacenza station | 2h12 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415 | 1:07 PM Piacenza station | 2h03 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 1:45 PM Piacenza station | 1h40 | 3:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641 | 1:50 PM Piacenza station | 2h14 | 4:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 2:14 PM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597 | 2:38 PM Piacenza station | 1h36 | 4:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 2:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2472+ FRECCIAROSSA 9645 | 2:53 PM Piacenza station | 2h11 | 5:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 3:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 613 | 4:08 PM Piacenza station | 1h46 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 4:14 PM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3933 | 4:33 PM Piacenza station | 1h47 | 6:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 4:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 5:07 PM Piacenza station | 2h03 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 5:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 7:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 6:14 PM Piacenza station | 2h02 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 6:20 PM Piacenza station | 1h22 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 6:37 PM Piacenza station | 1h25 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 6:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 7:04 PM Piacenza station | 1h38 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 7:09 PM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2091 | 7:49 PM Piacenza station | 1h36 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 8:14 PM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3943 | 8:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h41 | 10:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3945 | 9:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h42 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 10:01 PM Piacenza station | 1h34 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 10:37 PM Piacenza station | 1h29 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 757 | 10:57 PM Piacenza station | 1h25 | 12:22 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 11:05 PM Piacenza station | 1h28 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale run on average 51 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 43 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (143 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 88 miles (143 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 51 |
Direct trains 43 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 5:46 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte from Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Piacenza station and Bologna Centrale from $9 (€7). 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 Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Piacenza station to Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available from Via dei Mille.
- Al Duca
- Osteria Carducci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Best Western Park Hotel
- Grande Albergo Roma
- Hotel Ovest
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
- 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
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