- 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
$78
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
510 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salerno 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 Salerno station to Bologna Centrale will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 54 trains that leave Salerno station for Bologna Centrale on Mon, Jun 22, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 510 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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.
Intercity 590
Intercity 590
InterCityNotte 794+
Regionale 18511 · Autobus TTPER B0402
InterCityNotte 794+
Regionale 18511 · Autobus TTPER B0402
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 774
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
FRECCIAROSSA 9608
FRECCIAROSSA 9642
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 · FRECCIAROSSA 9630
FRECCIAROSSA 8418Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno station to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 13m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno station to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno station to Bologna Centrale costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $180 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno station to Bologna Centrale costing on average $202 (€165).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
Flight takes on average 11h 13m.
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 Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
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 Salerno station to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 7:44 AM Salerno station | 4h49 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 · FRECCIAROSSA 9624 | 7:44 AM Salerno station | 4h39 | 12:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5214+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 7:50 AM Salerno station | 4h58 | 12:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590 | 8:20 AM Salerno station | 9h44 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 590 | 8:20 AM Salerno station | 9h44 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 8:44 AM Salerno station | 4h34 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 9:11 AM Salerno station | 4h02 | 1:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 9:23 AM Salerno station | 4h10 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 9:59 AM Salerno station | 3h59 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 10:51 AM Salerno station | 4h42 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8134 | 11:22 AM Salerno station | 4h41 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 592 | 11:40 AM Salerno station | 8h16 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 11:40 AM Salerno station | 4h53 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 592 | 11:40 AM Salerno station | 8h16 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 12:50 PM Salerno station | 4h43 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22136+ FRECCIAROSSA 9646 | 1:11 PM Salerno station | 4h42 | 5:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1588 | 1:37 PM Salerno station | 7h53 | 9:30 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1588 | 1:37 PM Salerno station | 7h53 | 9:30 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5266+ FRECCIAROSSA 9648 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 2:01 PM Salerno station | 4h37 | 6:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5266+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 2:01 PM Salerno station | 4h57 | 6:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 556 · Intercity 598+ Regionale 17852 | 2:37 PM Salerno station | 9h13 | 11:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 556 · Intercity 598+ Regionale 17852 | 2:37 PM Salerno station | 9h13 | 11:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 2:45 PM Salerno station | 4h48 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5226+ FRECCIAROSSA 9652 | 3:01 PM Salerno station | 4h22 | 7:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 4:17 PM Salerno station | 3h36 | 7:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 4:25 PM Salerno station | 4h38 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
BUS LP702+ FRECCIAROSSA 9668 | 5:05 PM Salerno station | 4h48 | 9:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8158 | 5:22 PM Salerno station | 4h41 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 5:53 PM Salerno station | 4h42 | 10:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9962 | 6:14 PM Salerno station | 4h49 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:39 PM Salerno station | 10h27 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:39 PM Salerno station | 10h27 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8868 · FRECCIAROSSA 9672 | 6:43 PM Salerno station | 4h10 | 10:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8332+ InterCityNotte 774 | 7:49 PM Salerno station | 9h17 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1962 | 11:30 PM Salerno station | 7h37 | 7:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 1962 | 11:30 PM Salerno station | 7h37 | 7:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 18511 · Autobus TTPER B0402 | 3:10 AM Salerno station | 10h40 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 18511 · Autobus TTPER B0402 | 3:10 AM Salerno station | 10h40 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608 | 5:16 AM Salerno station | 3h37 | 8:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 5:38 AM Salerno station | 4h15 | 9:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 5:50 AM Salerno station | 4h43 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5210+ FRECCIAROSSA 9616 | 6:02 AM Salerno station | 4h21 | 10:23 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 6:10 AM Salerno station | 4h48 | 10:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 · FRECCIAROSSA 9618 | 6:10 AM Salerno station | 4h43 | 10:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9916 | 6:20 AM Salerno station | 4h43 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 588 | 6:36 AM Salerno station | 8h11 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 588 | 6:36 AM Salerno station | 8h11 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 6:36 AM Salerno station | 4h57 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 7:13 AM Salerno station | 4h45 | 11:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | 7:20 AM Salerno station | 4h43 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Salerno station to Bologna Centrale run on average 23 times per day, taking around 6h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 316 miles (510 km) distance in 4h 22m.
Distance 316 miles (510 km) |
Average train duration 6h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 10:30 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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