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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riomaggiore to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riomaggiore to Bologna will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 3 trains from Riomaggiore to Bologna, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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.

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Trains from Riomaggiore to Bologna run on average 103 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 2h 31m.
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The table below shows live departures for Riomaggiore to Bologna trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12215 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 7:22 AM Riomaggiore station | 4h03 | 11:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12217+ Intercity 505+ Regionale 18288+ 8914 | 8:19 AM Manarola station | 5h59 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12217+ Intercity 651+ Regionale 4028+ 9924 | 8:19 AM Manarola station | 4h44 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12217+ Intercity 651+ Regionale 18409+ 9924 | 8:19 AM Manarola station | 4h44 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12219+ Intercity 505+ Regionale 18290+ 8914 | 9:38 AM Manarola station | 4h40 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12219+ Intercity 505+ Regionale 18288+ 8914 | 9:38 AM Manarola station | 4h40 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12219+ Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030+ 8914 | 9:38 AM Manarola station | 4h40 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12221+ Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040+ 9940 | 10:35 AM Manarola station | 6h28 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12221 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4040+ 9940 | 10:35 AM Manarola station | 6h28 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12221 · Regionale 18393 · Regionale Veloce 4040+ 9940 | 10:35 AM Manarola station | 6h28 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12223 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4040+ 9940 | 11:35 AM Manarola station | 5h28 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12223 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale 18393+ 9940 | 11:35 AM Manarola station | 5h28 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12223 · Regionale 18393 · Regionale Veloce 4040+ 9940 | 11:35 AM Manarola station | 5h28 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12223 · Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 11:38 AM Riomaggiore station | 3h47 | 3:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040 | 11:48 AM Manarola station | 5h15 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 4 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18393 · Regionale Veloce 4040 | 11:48 AM Manarola station | 5h15 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 4 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale 18393 | 11:48 AM Manarola station | 5h15 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 4 transfers | |
Regionale 12225 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4040+ 9940 | 12:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12225 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale 18393+ 9940 | 12:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12225 · Regionale 18393 · Regionale Veloce 4040+ 9940 | 12:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12225 · Regionale 19248 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | 12:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h47 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12227 · Regionale 19363 · Regionale 18415+ 8928 | 1:35 PM Manarola station | 4h43 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12227 · Regionale 18415 · Regionale Veloce 4046+ 9948 | 1:35 PM Manarola station | 5h28 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12227 · Regionale 19363 · Regionale 18415+ 9946 | 1:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12227 · Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | 1:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h47 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12229 · Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046+ 9958 | 2:35 PM Manarola station | 5h28 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12229 · Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046+ 8920 | 2:35 PM Manarola station | 4h43 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12229 · Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046+ 9948 | 2:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12229 · Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 3933 | 2:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h42 | 6:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12381 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale 18401+ 9958 | 3:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12381 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4052+ 8966 | 3:35 PM Manarola station | 5h08 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12381 · Regionale 18401 · Regionale Veloce 4052+ 8966 | 3:35 PM Manarola station | 5h08 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12381 · Regionale 19254 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 3:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h47 | 7:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401+ FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 4:04 PM Riomaggiore station | 4h09 | 8:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12233 · Regionale 19373 · Regionale Veloce 4056+ 9954 | 4:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12233+ Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4056+ 9954 | 4:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12233+ Intercity 669+ Regionale 18403+ 9954 | 4:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12233 · Regionale 19256 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 4:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h47 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12235+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058+ 8158 | 5:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12235 · Regionale 19375 · Regionale 18423+ 8158 | 5:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12235+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale 18423+ 8158 | 5:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12235 · Regionale 19258 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 5:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h47 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 · Regionale 18407+ 9962 | 6:03 PM Manarola station | 5h00 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 · Regionale Veloce 4060+ 9962 | 6:03 PM Manarola station | 5h00 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3277+ Intercity 673+ Regionale 18407+ 9962 | 6:03 PM Manarola station | 5h00 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12411+ Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060+ 9962 | 6:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12411+ InterCityNotte 795+ Regionale 18407+ 9962 | 6:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12411+ Intercity 673+ Regionale 18407+ 9962 | 6:35 PM Manarola station | 4h28 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12411 · Regionale TTPER 19260 · Regionale TTPER 3943 | 6:38 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h49 | 10:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22879 · Regionale TTPER 19262 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 7:35 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h53 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 9:06 PM Riomaggiore station | 3h27 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
![]() | 5:35 AM Riomaggiore | 3h50 | 9:25 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Riomaggiore to Bologna with Regionale, Intercity, and Intercity Notte. Night trains available on this route with Intercity Notte. Regional trains available on this route with Regionale. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riomaggiore 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 Riomaggiore to Bologna trains use the Riomaggiore to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Riomaggiore and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Riomaggiore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Binariozero, Enoteca Dau Cila
Ticket office support is available at Riomaggiore.
Available at Riomaggiore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riomaggiore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riomaggiore: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Argentina, Hotel La Zorza, Hotel Due Gemelli.
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, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Check train stations information for Riomaggiore and Bologna, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.