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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 Trento to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trento to Bologna will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 57 trains from Trento to Bologna, including 14 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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 Trento to Bologna run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 2h 0m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Trento to Bologna.
The table below shows live departures for Trento to Bologna trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Intercity 611 | 12:41 PM Trento station | 2h56 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3841 | 1:10 PM Trento station | 2h55 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16114+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:12 PM Povo-Mesiano | 2h32 | 3:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16114+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:22 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 2h22 | 3:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16679 · Regionale 16113 | 1:33 PM Trento station | 3h25 | 4:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:43 PM Trento station | 2h01 | 3:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TT 936 · Regionale 3843 | 2:19 PM Povo-Mesiano | 3h46 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TT 936 · Regionale 3843 | 2:27 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 3h38 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3843 | 3:04 PM Trento station | 3h01 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16116+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:12 PM Povo-Mesiano | 2h32 | 5:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16116 · Regionale 16689 · Regionale 16343 | 3:12 PM Povo-Mesiano | 3h49 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8963 | 3:14 PM Trento station | 2h00 | 5:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16116+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:22 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 2h22 | 5:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16116 · Regionale 16689 · Regionale 16343 | 3:22 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 3h39 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16689 · Regionale 16343 | 3:35 PM Trento station | 3h26 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:43 PM Trento station | 2h01 | 5:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16118 · Regionale Veloce 3845 | 4:12 PM Povo-Mesiano | 3h53 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16723 · Regionale 16521 · Regionale Veloce 3989 | 4:21 PM Povo-Mesiano | 5h24 | 9:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16118 · Regionale Veloce 3845 | 4:22 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 3h43 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3845 | 5:10 PM Trento station | 2h55 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16120+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:12 PM Povo-Mesiano | 2h32 | 7:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16120+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:22 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 2h22 | 7:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:43 PM Trento station | 2h01 | 7:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TT 944 · Regionale Veloce 3847 | 6:19 PM Povo-Mesiano | 4h26 | 10:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TT 944 · Regionale Veloce 3847 | 6:27 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 4h18 | 10:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3847 | 7:10 PM Trento station | 3h35 | 10:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16705 · Regionale Veloce 3847 | 7:33 PM Trento station | 3h12 | 10:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Regionale 16105 · Regionale 16509 · Regionale Veloce 3967 | 5:09 AM Trento Santa Chiara | 5h41 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16105 · Regionale 16509 · Regionale Veloce 3967 | 5:21 AM Povo-Mesiano | 5h29 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3461 | 5:37 AM Trento station | 3h07 | 8:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505 | 5:43 AM Trento station | 2h01 | 7:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16109 · Regionale 16511 · Regionale 3997 | 6:09 AM Trento Santa Chiara | 5h36 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16653 · Regionale 17879 | 6:09 AM Trento station | 3h20 | 9:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16109 · Regionale 16511 · Regionale 3997 | 6:21 AM Povo-Mesiano | 5h24 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 6:22 AM Trento station | 2h22 | 8:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16691 · Regionale Veloce 3489+ Intercity 584 | 6:38 AM Trento station | 4h34 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16031 · Regionale 17133 · Regionale TTPER 22453 | 7:05 AM Trento station | 4h15 | 11:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TT 16918+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:12 AM Povo-Mesiano | 2h32 | 9:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8953 | 7:13 AM Trento station | 2h01 | 9:14 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TT 16918+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:22 AM Trento Santa Chiara | 2h22 | 9:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16659 · Regionale 16663 · Regionale Veloce 3465 | 7:33 AM Trento station | 6h25 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:43 AM Trento station | 2h01 | 9:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 8:10 AM Trento station | 2h34 | 10:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3463 · Regionale Veloce 3485 · Regionale Veloce 3971 | 8:10 AM Trento station | 4h35 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TT TT05 · Regionale 16515+ FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 8:19 AM Povo-Mesiano | 4h40 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TT 16924+ FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 8:30 AM Povo-Mesiano | 4h54 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16663 · Regionale Veloce 3495 · Regionale Veloce 3973 | 8:33 AM Trento station | 5h12 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TT 16924+ FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 8:41 AM Trento Santa Chiara | 4h43 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16108 · Regionale 16667 · Regionale Veloce 3465 | 9:12 AM Povo-Mesiano | 4h46 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 9:19 AM Trento station | 4h05 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9715 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 9:19 AM Trento station | 3h40 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16108 · Regionale 16667 · Regionale Veloce 3465 | 9:22 AM Trento Santa Chiara | 4h36 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16667 · Regionale Veloce 3465 | 9:37 AM Trento station | 4h21 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TT 932+ Intercity 611 | 11:44 AM Povo-Mesiano | 3h53 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TT 932+ Intercity 611 | 11:52 AM Trento Santa Chiara | 3h45 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TT TT04 · Regionale 3841 | 12:19 PM Povo-Mesiano | 3h46 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TT TT04 · Regionale 3841 | 12:27 PM Trento Santa Chiara | 3h38 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Trento to Bologna with Regionale, Frecciarossa, and Intercity. Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. High-speed trains available on this route with Frecciarossa, Italo, and Deutsche Bahn. Regional trains available on this route with Regionale and Deutsche Bahn. 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 Trento 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 Trento to Bologna trains use the Trento to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Trento and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Antica Trattoria Due Mori, Ristorante Al Vo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trento: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Trento, Hotel America, Hotel Buonconsiglio.
Povo-Mesiano is 1 km from Trento city centre. Public transport options include:
Povo-Mesiano has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Povo-Mesiano.
ATMs are available at Povo-Mesiano.
Available at Povo-Mesiano: Parking.
Available at Povo-Mesiano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Povo-Mesiano.
Trento Santa Chiara is 1 km from Trento city centre. Public transport options include:
Trento Santa Chiara has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
ATMs are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
Available at Trento Santa Chiara: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Trento Santa Chiara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trento Santa Chiara.
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.
Bologna Corticella is 6 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Corticella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna Corticella.
ATMs are available at Bologna Corticella.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Corticella.
Check train stations information for Trento and Bologna, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.