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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine-art museum, known for major works from the Bolognese school including Giotto, Raphael, Guido Reni, and the Carracci. A strong choice for understanding Bologna’s artistic heritage.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reggio Emilia 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 Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Reggio Emilia for Bologna Centrale on Thu, Jun 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 51 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m 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 Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
The journey is about 17m faster (38m by train vs 55m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $21 (€17)). 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, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 5:56 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 6:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9601 | 6:10 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h24 | 6:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17403 | 6:19 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h51 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9907 | 6:28 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 6:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 6:42 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h47 | 7:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 6:56 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 7:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 7:04 AM Reggio Emilia station | 1h01 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 7:10 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h47 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 7:23 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h46 | 8:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8111 | 7:28 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 7:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17405 | 7:33 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 8:14 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 7:44 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 7:56 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 8:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17425 | 7:59 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h47 | 8:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 8:05 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h45 | 8:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17407 | 8:14 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h56 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9917 | 8:28 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 8:44 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 9:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 8:56 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 9:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 605 | 9:11 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h45 | 9:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 | 9:23 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h50 | 10:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9919 | 9:28 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 9:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 9:40 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h29 | 10:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 9:44 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 10:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 9:56 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 10:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17409 | 10:19 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h51 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9923 | 10:28 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 10:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 10:42 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h27 | 11:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 10:44 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 11:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 10:56 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 11:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 607 | 11:09 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h47 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 11:20 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h50 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 11:20 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h22 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | 11:28 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 11:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 11:44 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 12:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 11:56 AM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17413 | 12:19 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h51 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 12:20 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h22 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931 | 12:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 12:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 12:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 1:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 12:56 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 609 | 1:10 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h46 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 1:20 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h22 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 1:21 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h49 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9935 | 1:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 1:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 1:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 1:56 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 2:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17415 | 2:19 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h51 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 2:20 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h22 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9939 | 2:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 2:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 2:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 3:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 2:56 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 3:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 3:20 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h22 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 3:20 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h50 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597 | 3:26 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h48 | 4:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 3:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 3:42 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h27 | 4:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 3:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 3:56 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 4:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17417 | 4:19 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h51 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | 4:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 4:42 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h27 | 5:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 4:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 4:56 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 5:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 613 | 5:07 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h47 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 5:19 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h51 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | 5:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3933 | 5:37 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h43 | 6:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 5:42 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h27 | 6:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 5:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 5:56 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 6:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 6:14 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17419 | 6:19 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h51 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 6:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 6:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 6:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 7:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 6:56 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 7:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 7:00 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h42 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 7:22 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h40 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 7:27 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h49 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 7:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 7:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 7:42 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h27 | 8:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 7:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 7:56 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 8:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 8:00 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h42 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 8:10 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h55 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9961 | 8:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 8:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2091 | 8:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 8:56 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h28 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 9:00 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h42 | 9:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 9:18 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h52 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9963 | 9:28 PM Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana | 0h26 | 9:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3943 | 9:43 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h44 | 10:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17421 | 10:05 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h52 | 10:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3945 | 10:43 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h45 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 10:51 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h44 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 11:25 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 11:49 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h44 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale run on average 82 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by bus.
There are 82 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (60 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 82 |
Direct trains 82 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna Centrale trip today.
The city’s main fine-art museum, known for major works from the Bolognese school including Giotto, Raphael, Guido Reni, and the Carracci. A strong choice for understanding Bologna’s artistic heritage.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, featuring rotating exhibitions and works tied to postwar Italian art. Popular with visitors seeking a more contemporary cultural stop.
A respected archaeology museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, and local collections. Its central location near Piazza Maggiore makes it an easy and rewarding visit.
Bologna’s principal square and the heart of the historic center, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings. It is the essential starting point for most visits.
A historic central district of narrow streets known for its lively atmosphere and traditional urban character. It is highly popular for wandering and experiencing old Bologna.
The famous portico route leading toward the Sanctuary of San Luca is one of Bologna’s defining urban experiences. It is ideal for a scenic walk and very popular for photos.
Bologna’s iconic fresh egg pasta served with a slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with pork, mortadella, and Parmigiano Reggiano, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth.
Green spinach pasta layered with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. A classic Sunday and festive dish in Bologna.
Well-regarded modern trattoria serving carefully prepared Emilian classics with high-quality ingredients in a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.
Popular pasta spot known for handmade stuffed pasta and traditional Bolognese recipes in an informal, central setting.
Historic trattoria celebrated for classic Bolognese dishes such as tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù, and lasagne in a traditional setting.
Moderate for Italy: food and coffee are reasonable, while hotels near the station can cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto charge. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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