- 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 on Sep 15
zł62
Average ticket price on Sep 15
zł93
Fastest journey on Sep 15
1 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
1 h 28 m
Trains on Sep 15
50
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Piacenza to Bologna 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 will cost around zł93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł62.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 50 trains from Piacenza to Bologna, including 43 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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 TTPER 3945
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067
Regionale Veloce 3931
FRECCIAROSSA 8823
Intercity 599
InterCityNotte 35527
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Piacenza to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł83 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł83, while a bus costs an average of zł219.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł83 Average price Cheapest | zł219 Average price | zł172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m 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:
A train is zł135 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Piacenza to Bologna costing on average zł219.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around zł83 compared to roughly zł172 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł89. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 43m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Piacenza to Bologna trains for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
InterCityNotte 35051 | 8:37 PM Piacenza station | 1h40 | 10:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3943 | 8:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h41 | 10:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 35527 | 8:55 PM Piacenza station | 1h27 | 10:22 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3951 | 9:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h42 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 11:05 PM Piacenza station | 1h28 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
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 | 1:43 PM Piacenza station | 1h42 | 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 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 | 4:35 PM Piacenza station | 1h45 | 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 | |
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Trains from Piacenza to Bologna run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł46 but you can travel from only zł32 by bus.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (143 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 88 miles (143 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price zł46 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Archaeological museum with rich Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a central historic palace.
Museum of Bologna's urban history using objects, rooms, and multimedia to trace the city from antiquity to today.
Bologna's main square, surrounded by landmark buildings and always lively, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and orientation.
Historic market quarter with narrow lanes, medieval character, and vibrant street life just behind Piazza Maggiore.
Long portico route climbing toward San Luca, UNESCO-listed and perfect for a memorable urban walk with changing views.
Handmade egg pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked ragù. A defining Bolognese dish protected by local culinary tradition.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta, usually filled with pork and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive dish.
Green spinach pasta layered with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano. Bologna's traditional baked lasagna is richer and more refined than many versions abroad.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined Emilian cuisine in a polished, intimate space within central Bologna.
Traditional deli and wine bar famed for mortadella, cheeses, fresh pasta, and informal counter dining in the Quadrilatero market area.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese pasta, cured meats, and traditional dining rooms with a warm, old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are cheaper than Rome or Milan, while transit is affordable and tourist-center prices stay manageable.
Tipping is optional. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piacenza to Bologna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Piacenza to Bologna trains use the Piacenza to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Piacenza and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Piacenza has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Al Duca, Osteria Carducci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Piacenza. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Piacenza. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Piacenza: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Piacenza: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Piacenza: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Park Hotel, Grande Albergo Roma, Hotel Ovest.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
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