- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porretta Terme to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porretta Terme to Bologna will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 53 trains that leave Porretta Terme for Bologna on Tue, Jun 02, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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 17720
Regionale TTPER 17650
Regionale TTPER 17722
Regionale TTPER 17704
Regionale TTPER 17716
Regionale TTPER 17714
Regionale TTPER 17722
Regionale TTPER 17716
Regionale TTPER 17728
Regionale TTPER 17712Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porretta Terme to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Porretta Terme to Bologna:
A train is $0.77 (€0.62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porretta Terme to Bologna costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
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.
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 Porretta Terme to Bologna trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:32 PM Porretta Terme | 1h01 | 9:33 PM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 17650 | 5:30 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h02 | 6:32 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17650 | 5:30 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h15 | 6:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17696 | 5:58 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h06 | 7:04 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17696 | 5:58 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h19 | 7:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17658 | 6:27 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h04 | 7:31 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17658 | 6:27 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h18 | 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17660 | 6:58 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h06 | 8:04 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17660 | 6:58 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h17 | 8:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18153 · Regionale 18667+ 8906 | 7:15 AM Porretta Terme station | 4h03 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18153 · Regionale 18507+ 8906 | 7:15 AM Porretta Terme station | 4h03 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18153 · Regionale 18507+ 9916 | 7:15 AM Porretta Terme station | 3h48 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17706 | 7:29 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h16 | 8:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17706 | 7:29 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h04 | 8:33 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17714 | 8:34 AM Porretta Terme station | 0h59 | 9:33 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17714 | 8:34 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 9:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17722 | 9:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 10:33 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17722 | 9:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h13 | 10:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18157 · Regionale 18471+ 8914 | 10:22 AM Porretta Terme station | 3h56 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18157 · Regionale 18515+ 8916 | 10:22 AM Porretta Terme station | 4h56 | 3:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18157 · Regionale 18471+ 8910 | 10:22 AM Porretta Terme station | 2h56 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17724 | 10:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 11:33 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17724 | 10:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h13 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17726 | 11:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h13 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17726 | 11:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 12:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17728 | 12:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 1:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17728 | 12:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h13 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18159 · Regionale 18685+ 8928 | 1:22 PM Porretta Terme station | 4h56 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18159 · Regionale 18479+ 8928 | 1:22 PM Porretta Terme station | 4h56 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18159 · Regionale 18519+ 8928 | 1:22 PM Porretta Terme station | 4h56 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17730 | 1:30 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h15 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17730 | 1:30 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h03 | 2:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17732 | 2:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h13 | 3:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17732 | 2:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 3:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18161 · Regionale 18479+ 8928 | 3:24 PM Porretta Terme station | 2h54 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17734 | 3:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 4:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17734 | 3:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h13 | 4:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17700 | 4:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 5:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17700 | 4:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 5:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17704 | 5:30 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h03 | 6:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17704 | 5:30 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h13 | 6:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18163 · Regionale 18535+ 9962 | 6:24 PM Porretta Terme station | 4h39 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18163 · Regionale 18485+ 9962 | 6:24 PM Porretta Terme station | 4h39 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18163 · Regionale 18533+ 9962 | 6:24 PM Porretta Terme station | 4h39 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17708 | 6:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 7:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17708 | 6:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 7:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17712 | 7:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 8:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17712 | 7:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17716 | 8:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 9:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17716 | 8:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 9:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17718 | 9:01 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h12 | 10:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17718 | 9:01 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h02 | 10:03 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Porretta Terme to Bologna run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 4:32 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Bologna's leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic palazzo near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna's main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic buildings and a natural starting point for exploring the historic center.
Historic central district of narrow lanes behind Piazza Maggiore, popular for its atmosphere, old shops, and lively street scenes.
Famous porticoed route climbing from the city to San Luca, ideal for a memorable walk and one of Bologna's defining urban experiences.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a benchmark of traditional home cooking.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. It is a festive Bolognese specialty closely tied to local culinary identity.
Layered pasta baked with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a classic Sunday and holiday dish in Bologna.
Respected modern trattoria focused on high-quality regional ingredients, excellent pasta, and carefully prepared traditional Emilian dishes.
Well-known pasta shop and eatery specializing in fresh handmade stuffed pasta and traditional sauces, ideal for an informal authentic meal.
Historic Bolognese trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and other classic local dishes in a warm, traditional setting.
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