- 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
$8
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
61
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 $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 61 trains that leave Porretta Terme for Bologna on Sat, Jul 18, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 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 Sat, Jul 18 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 17654
Regionale TTPER 17658
Regionale TTPER 17708
Regionale TTPER 17704
Regionale TTPER 17716
Regionale TTPER 17666
Regionale TTPER 17654
Regionale TTPER 17708
Regionale TTPER 17716
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 train 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 |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 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 $0.76 (€0.62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porretta Terme to Bologna costing on average $8 (€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, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17670 | 9:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 10:33 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17670 | 9:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 10:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18155 · Regionale 34097+ 9924 | 9:35 AM Porretta Terme station | 3h28 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18155 · Regionale 18671+ 8910 | 9:35 AM Porretta Terme station | 3h43 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18155 · Regionale 34097+ 8910 | 9:35 AM Porretta Terme station | 3h43 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17674 | 10:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 11:33 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17674 | 10:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 11:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17678 | 11:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 12:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17678 | 11:32 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 12:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17682 | 12:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 1:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17682 | 12:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 1:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18159 · Regionale 34105+ 8928 | 1:22 PM Porretta Terme station | 4h56 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18159 · Regionale 34107+ 8928 | 1:22 PM Porretta Terme station | 4h56 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18159 · Regionale 34111+ 8928 | 1:22 PM Porretta Terme station | 4h56 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17686 | 1:30 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h13 | 2:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17686 | 1:30 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h03 | 2:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17690 | 2:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 3:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17690 | 2:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 3:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18161 · Regionale 18687+ 8920 | 3:24 PM Porretta Terme station | 3h54 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18161 · Regionale 34111+ 8928 | 3:24 PM Porretta Terme station | 2h54 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18161 · Regionale 34111+ 8920 | 3:24 PM Porretta Terme station | 3h54 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17694 | 3:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 4:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17694 | 3:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 4:43 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 TTPER 17708 | 6:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 7:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17708 | 6:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 7:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18163 · Regionale 34119+ 8158 | 6:33 PM Porretta Terme station | 3h30 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18163 · Regionale 34119+ 8968 | 6:33 PM Porretta Terme station | 3h10 | 9:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18163 · Regionale 18531+ 8158 | 6:33 PM Porretta Terme station | 3h30 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17712 | 7:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 8:43 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 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 | |
Regionale TTPER 17720 | 9:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h11 | 10:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17720 | 9:32 PM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 10:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17652 | 5:00 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h13 | 6:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17652 | 5:00 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 6:01 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17654 | 5:30 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h01 | 6:31 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17654 | 5:30 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h13 | 6:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17656 | 5:58 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h17 | 7:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17656 | 5:58 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h05 | 7:03 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 17658 | 6:27 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h04 | 7:31 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18151 · Regionale 34089+ 8904 | 6:55 AM Porretta Terme station | 3h23 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18151 · Regionale 34087+ 8904 | 6:55 AM Porretta Terme station | 3h23 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18151 · Regionale 34087+ 9912 | 6:55 AM Porretta Terme station | 3h08 | 10:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17660 | 6:58 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h17 | 8:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17660 | 6:58 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h06 | 8:04 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18153 · Regionale 34089+ 8904 | 7:15 AM Porretta Terme station | 3h03 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18153 · Regionale 18663+ 8904 | 7:15 AM Porretta Terme station | 3h03 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18153 · Regionale 18663+ 8956 | 7:15 AM Porretta Terme station | 3h28 | 10:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17662 | 7:29 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h04 | 8:33 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17662 | 7:29 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h14 | 8:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17664 | 8:03 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h10 | 9:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17666 | 8:34 AM Porretta Terme station | 0h59 | 9:33 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17666 | 8:34 AM Porretta Terme station | 1h09 | 9:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 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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Best time to book 6 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 Porretta Terme 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 Porretta Terme to Bologna trains use the Porretta Terme to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Use this guide to compare Porretta Terme and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Porretta Terme has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Porretta Terme.
Ticket office support is available at Porretta Terme. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Porretta Terme.
Available at Porretta Terme: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Porretta Terme: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porretta Terme: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Helvetia Thermal Spa, Hotel Santoli, Hotel Roma.
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 Borgo Panigale is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Borgo Panigale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Patio, Trattoria Bonora
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Ticket office support is available at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Flyon Hotel, Hotel Bologna Airport, Hotel Del Borgo.
Bologna Mazzini is 3 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Mazzini has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: CA.FÉ MAZZINI, Gelateria Mazzini
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Mazzini.
Available at Bologna Mazzini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Mazzini: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Mazzini: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Camplus Mazzini, Hotel Blumen, Hotel Sant'Orsola City House.
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