- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reggio Emilia station 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 station to Bologna Centrale will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 49 trains that leave Reggio Emilia station for Bologna Centrale on Fri, Jun 19, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 41 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 3925
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067
Regionale Veloce 3931
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937
Regionale TTPER 17415
FRECCIAROSSA 9561
Intercity 599
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067
Regionale Veloce 3931Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reggio Emilia station 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 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m 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 station to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Emilia station to Bologna Centrale costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
The journey is about 10m faster (44m by train vs 54m 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, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo.
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 station to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 17401 | 4:43 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h49 | 5:32 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5714+ FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 5:20 AM Reggio Emilia station | 1h04 | 6:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17403 | 6:19 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h51 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 6:42 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h47 | 7:29 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Regionale TTPER 90174+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 8:16 AM Reggio Emilia station | 1h08 | 9:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 8:44 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 9:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 9:00 AM Reggio Emilia station | 0h42 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90176+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 11:16 AM Reggio Emilia station | 1h08 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90178+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 12:16 PM Reggio Emilia station | 1h08 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 12:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 1:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 1:21 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h49 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 1:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17415 | 2:19 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h51 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 2:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 3:25 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 3:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17417 | 4:19 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h51 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 4:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 5:25 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 | |
Regionale TTPER 3933 | 5:37 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h43 | 6:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 5:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17419 | 6:19 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h51 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 6:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 7:25 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 | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 7:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 8:25 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 | |
Regionale TTPER 2091 | 8:44 PM Reggio Emilia station | 0h41 | 9:25 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 | |
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 | |
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Trains from Reggio Emilia station to Bologna Centrale run on average 54 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by bus.
There are 54 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 54 |
Direct trains 54 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 9:49 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.
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and a top starting point for exploring.
The city’s celebrated portico walk leading toward San Luca, especially popular for scenic walks and photos.
Beautiful square in front of the Santo Stefano complex, loved for its elegant and photogenic atmosphere.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a cornerstone of local Sunday cooking.
Small hand-folded pasta filled with pork, prosciutto, and Parmigiano Reggiano, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. It is especially linked to festive meals in Bologna.
Bolognese-style lasagna made with green spinach pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic celebratory baked pasta from the city.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant celebrated for seasonal ingredients, handmade pasta, and authentic regional dishes. Intimate setting with a strong reputation among food lovers.
Charming long-running restaurant set in a distinctive historic space, serving Bolognese and Italian classics with polished hospitality. Good for a relaxed but memorable dinner.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese cooking such as tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù, and lasagne. Warm, traditional atmosphere and a longstanding local reputation.
Moderate for Italy: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis slightly.
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Bologna Centrale, Bologna -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reggio Emilia station to Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Reggio Emilia station to Bologna Centrale trains use the Reggio Emilia to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Reggio Emilia station and Bologna Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Reggio Emilia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Canossa, Trattoria Sipario
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Reggio Emilia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Reggio Emilia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Reggio Emilia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Reggio Emilia: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reggio Emilia: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Posta, Albergo Reggio, Hotel Europa.
Reggio Emilia AV is 3 km from Reggio Emilia city centre. Public transport options include:
Reggio Emilia AV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Canossa, Trattoria Sipario
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Reggio Emilia AV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Reggio Emilia AV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Reggio Emilia AV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Reggio Emilia AV: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reggio Emilia AV: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa, Hotel Posta, Albergo Reggio.
RE Mediopadana is 3 km from Reggio Emilia city centre. Public transport options include:
RE Mediopadana has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Canossa, Trattoria Sipario
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at RE Mediopadana. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at RE Mediopadana. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at RE Mediopadana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at RE Mediopadana: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at RE Mediopadana: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Posta, Albergo Reggio, Hotel Europa.
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
Free.
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.
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