The cheapest and fastest trains from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Piacenza 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 to Bologna Centrale will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 4 trains that leave Piacenza for Bologna Centrale on Thu, May 07, 4 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 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 42 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.
6:13 AM1h37Piacenza7:50 AMBologna Centrale$121One-way0 transfers
5:15 AM1h42Piacenza6:57 AMBologna Centrale$141One-way0 transfers
5:37 PM1h25Piacenza7:02 PMBologna Centrale$141One-way0 transfers
10:05 PM1h28Piacenza11:33 PMBologna Centrale$161One-way0 transfers
5:37 PM1h25Piacenza7:02 PMBologna Centrale$141One-way0 transfers
10:05 PM1h28Piacenza11:33 PMBologna Centrale$161One-way0 transfers
6:13 AM1h37Piacenza7:50 AMBologna Centrale$121One-way0 transfers
5:15 AM1h42Piacenza6:57 AMBologna Centrale$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Piacenza to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m 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 to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
The journey is about 7m faster (1h 36m by train vs 1h 43m by car) and roughly $30 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $46 (€37)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Piacenza to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Piacenza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:15 AM Piacenza | 1h42 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:13 AM Piacenza | 1h37 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:37 PM Piacenza | 1h25 | 7:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 PM Piacenza | 1h28 | 11:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (143 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 88 miles (143 km) |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Piacenza 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 to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piacenza 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 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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