The cheapest and fastest trains from Piacenza to Bologna
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
51
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 $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 51 trains that leave Piacenza for Bologna on Wed, Dec 17, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 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 Wed, Dec 17 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 3939
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479
Regionale Veloce 3921
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477
FRECCIAROSSA 8823
Intercity 599
InterCityNotte 757
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485
InterCityNotte 755Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Piacenza to Bologna
Omio 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 bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Piacenza to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Piacenza to Bologna trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 607 | 9:20 AM Piacenza station | 1h36 | 10:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 9:46 AM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 11:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 10:46 AM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 12:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 609 | 11:08 AM Piacenza station | 1h48 | 12:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 11:17 AM Piacenza station | 1h53 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 11:46 AM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 1:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 604+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9637 | 11:52 AM Piacenza station | 2h12 | 2:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415 | 12:07 PM Piacenza station | 2h03 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 12:45 PM Piacenza station | 1h40 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 1:14 PM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597 | 1:38 PM Piacenza station | 1h36 | 3:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 1:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 3:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2472+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9323 | 1:53 PM Piacenza station | 2h16 | 4:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 2:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 613 | 3:08 PM Piacenza station | 1h46 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 3:14 PM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3933 | 3:33 PM Piacenza station | 1h47 | 5:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 3:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 4:07 PM Piacenza station | 2h03 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 4:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 5:14 PM Piacenza station | 2h02 | 7:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 5:20 PM Piacenza station | 1h22 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 5:37 PM Piacenza station | 1h25 | 7:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 5:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 7:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 6:04 PM Piacenza station | 1h38 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 6:09 PM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2091 | 6:49 PM Piacenza station | 1h36 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 7:14 PM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 9:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3943 | 7:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h41 | 9:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3945 | 8:46 PM Piacenza station | 1h42 | 10:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 9:01 PM Piacenza station | 1h34 | 10:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 9:37 PM Piacenza station | 1h29 | 11:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 757 | 9:57 PM Piacenza station | 1h25 | 11:22 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:05 PM Piacenza station | 1h28 | 11:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 17 | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 10852+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9511 | 4:07 AM Piacenza station | 2h17 | 6:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 4:30 AM Piacenza station | 1h59 | 6:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 5:09 AM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 7:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 5:15 AM Piacenza station | 1h42 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9303 | 5:24 AM Piacenza station | 1h45 | 7:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 5:46 AM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 7:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17425 | 6:00 AM Piacenza station | 1h46 | 7:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 6:13 AM Piacenza station | 1h37 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17407 | 6:17 AM Piacenza station | 1h53 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 6:49 AM Piacenza station | 1h36 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 7:08 AM Piacenza station | 1h48 | 8:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 7:14 AM Piacenza station | 1h59 | 9:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 7:46 AM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 9:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 7:53 AM Piacenza station | 2h16 | 10:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 8:46 AM Piacenza station | 1h39 | 10:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 8:50 AM Piacenza station | 1h52 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 9:14 AM Piacenza station | 1h56 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Piacenza to Bologna
Trains from Piacenza to Bologna run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) 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 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte from Piacenza to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Piacenza and Bologna from $7 (€6). 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
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Piacenza to Bologna
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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