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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
$44
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
It's difficult to get from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927
Regionale 12267 · Regionale Veloce 3021 · Regionale TTPER 2091
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 10459 · Regionale Veloce 3921
Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3283 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485
Intercity 639+
InterCityNotte 757
Intercity 635+
S13 TRENORD 24366+
FRECCIAROSSA 9563
Intercity 653+
FRECCIAROSSA 9391
Intercity 635+
9961
Regionale Veloce 3019+
FRECCIAROSSA 9619Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale costing on average $44 (€36).
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
Flight takes on average 9h 15m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $140 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $95 (€78). The journey takes 5h 57m versus 4h 25m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Ventimiglia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 653+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 | 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 5h43 | 10:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 653+ 9923 | 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h09 | 10:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 653+ 9927 | 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h09 | 11:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 653+ 9931 | 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h09 | 12:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h00 | 11:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 9931 | 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h45 | 12:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 9927 | 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h45 | 11:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 10459 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h16 | 12:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ Intercity 609 | 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h47 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 9935 | 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h45 | 1:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22952 · Regionale Veloce 3224 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 9947 | 6:18 AM Ventimiglia station | 10h36 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 22952 · Regionale Veloce 3224 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 8143 | 6:18 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h36 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 22952 · Regionale Veloce 3224 · Regionale Veloce 2023+ 9939 | 6:18 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h36 | 2:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 7:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h28 | 3:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 8143 | 7:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h57 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 9947 | 7:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h57 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 9951 | 7:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h57 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h15 | 3:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12293 · Regionale Veloce 3126+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641+ 9993 | 9:25 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h24 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12293 · Regionale Veloce 3126+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641+ 9951 | 9:25 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h29 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12293 · Regionale Veloce 3126+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641+ 9947 | 9:25 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h29 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 22956 · Regionale Veloce 3232 · Regionale Veloce 2031+ 9955 | 10:39 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h15 | 6:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 22956 · Regionale Veloce 3232 · Regionale Veloce 2031+ 9997 | 10:39 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h10 | 7:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 22956 · Regionale Veloce 3232 · Regionale Veloce 2031+ 9993 | 10:39 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h10 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12295 · Regionale Veloce 3128+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649 | 11:28 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h36 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12295 · Regionale Veloce 3128+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ 9997 | 11:28 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h21 | 7:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12295 · Regionale Veloce 3128+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ 9955 | 11:28 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h26 | 6:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12295 · Regionale Veloce 3128+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ 9993 | 11:28 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h21 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 2090 | 1:57 PM Ventimiglia station | 7h28 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale TTPER 2090 | 3:10 PM Ventimiglia station | 6h15 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ventimiglia station to Bologna Centrale run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 17:10. The fastest train covers the 191 miles (308 km) distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 191 miles (308 km) |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 5:57 AM |
Last train 5:10 PM |
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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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