The cheapest and fastest trains from Vatican to Bologna
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
5 h 46 m
Average duration
6 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vatican to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vatican to Bologna will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 2 trains that leave Vatican for Bologna on Wed, Dec 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 03 the direct trains cover the 302 km distance in an average of 6 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 46 m .
On Wed, Dec 03 the slowest trains will take 7 h 20 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vatican to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vatican to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€37 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €116 Average price |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Vatican to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Vatican to Bologna trains for today, Tuesday, December 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:25 PM Vatican | 6h56 | 2:21 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vatican to Bologna
Trains from Vatican to Bologna run on average 144 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (302 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 187 miles (302 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 144 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa from Vatican to Bologna trainsItalo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Vatican and Bologna from $11 (€9). 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 Vatican to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vatican 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 Vatican 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
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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