The cheapest and fastest trains from San Marino to Bologna
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Marino to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Marino to Bologna will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 2 trains that leave San Marino for Bologna on Thu, May 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 159 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 49 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 49 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.
6:56 AM3h49San Marino10:45 AMBologna$211One-way0 transfers
4:56 PM3h49San Marino8:45 PMBologna$211One-way0 transfers
6:56 AM3h49San Marino10:45 AMBologna$211One-way0 transfers
4:56 PM3h49San Marino8:45 PMBologna$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Marino to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Marino to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 San Marino to Bologna:
A bus is $0.24 (€0.19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Marino to Bologna costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€19). The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 29m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
San Marino to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for San Marino to Bologna trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:56 AM San Marino | 3h49 | 10:45 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:56 PM San Marino | 3h49 | 8:45 PM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets San Marino to Bologna by bus or train
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Regionale, but also compare tickets for the likes of Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity to find the best option for your trip from San Marino to Bologna.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Marino to Bologna
Trains from San Marino to Bologna run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 20:02. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 3:43 AM |
Last train 8:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity from San Marino to Bologna trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity trains will get you between San Marino and Bologna from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from San Marino to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Marino 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from San Marino to Bologna
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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