The cheapest and fastest trains from Ventimiglia to Bologna
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ventimiglia to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ventimiglia to Bologna will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Ventimiglia to Bologna without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 20901:57 PM7h28Ventimiglia station9:25 PMBologna Centrale$451One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39277:57 AM7h28Ventimiglia station3:25 PMBologna Centrale$451One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3087 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24854:35 PM7h58Ventimiglia station12:33 AMBologna Centrale$491One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3075 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 247511:57 AM8h19Ventimiglia station8:16 PMBologna Centrale$491One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3071 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24719:57 AM8h13Ventimiglia station6:10 PMBologna Centrale$491One-way2 transfers
Intercity 745+
Regionale Veloce 3030+
FRECCIAROSSA 932110:59 AM5h10Ventimiglia station4:09 PMBologna Centrale$1071One-way2 transfers
Intercity 639+
InterCityNotte 7577:10 PM5h12Ventimiglia station12:22 AMBologna Centrale$671One-way1 transfer
Intercity 631+
FRECCIAROSSA 95399:10 AM5h14Ventimiglia station2:24 PMBologna Centrale$1061One-way1 transfer
Intercity 653+
FRECCIAROSSA 93914:45 AM5h24Ventimiglia station10:09 AMBologna Centrale$1061One-way1 transfer
Intercity 745+
FRECCIAROSSA 954710:59 AM5h25Ventimiglia station4:24 PMBologna Centrale$1131One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ventimiglia to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ventimiglia to Bologna 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 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Ventimiglia to Bologna:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ventimiglia to Bologna costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $143 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97 (€79). The journey takes 5h 32m versus 4h 33m 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
Ventimiglia to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Ventimiglia to Bologna trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 653+ 9935 | 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h09 | 1:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 653+ 9931 | 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h09 | 12:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 653+ 9923 | 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h09 | 10:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 4:45 AM Ventimiglia station | 5h24 | 10:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ Intercity 607 | 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h47 | 11:56 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 | 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h01 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ 9935 | 5:09 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h45 | 1:54 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+ 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 | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ 9935 | 6:37 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h17 | 1:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662 · Intercity 609 | 6:37 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h19 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ 9939 | 6:37 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h17 | 2:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 6:37 AM Ventimiglia station | 5h47 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 662+ 9931 | 6:37 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h17 | 12:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 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+ 6143 | 7:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h57 | 3:54 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ 9947 | 7:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h57 | 4:54 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 | |
Intercity 631+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h00 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 631+ 9939 | 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 5h44 | 2:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 631+ 9947 | 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h44 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 631+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 5h14 | 2:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 631+ 6143 | 9:10 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h44 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12293 · Regionale Veloce 3126+ FRECCIAROSSA 9641+ 9947 | 9:25 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h29 | 4:54 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+ 9993 | 9:25 AM Ventimiglia station | 9h24 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3071 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 9:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h13 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3071+ 9955 | 9:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h57 | 6:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3071+ 9993 | 9:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h52 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3071+ 9951 | 9:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h57 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce 3030+ Intercity 613 | 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h55 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h11 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ 9951 | 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h55 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ 9947 | 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 5h55 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ 9993 | 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h50 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 5h25 | 4:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce 3030+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 10:59 AM Ventimiglia station | 5h10 | 4:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12295 · Regionale Veloce 3128+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649 | 11:28 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h36 | 6:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3075 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 11:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h19 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3075+ 9997 | 11:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h52 | 7:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367+ Intercity 1539 · Intercity 599 | 11:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h05 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3075+ 9959 | 11:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 7h57 | 7:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3075+ 9961 | 11:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 8h57 | 8:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3034+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 11:57 AM Ventimiglia station | 6h12 | 6:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3087 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 4:35 PM Ventimiglia station | 7h58 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 639+ InterCityNotte 757 | 7:10 PM Ventimiglia station | 5h12 | 12:22 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ventimiglia to Bologna
Trains from Ventimiglia to Bologna run on average 22 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 191 miles (308 km) distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 191 miles (308 km) |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 8:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa from Ventimiglia to Bologna trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Ventimiglia and Bologna from $15 (€12). 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 Ventimiglia to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia to Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Via Cavour.
- Ristorante Marco Polo
- La Grotta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Sole Mare
- Hotel Calypso
- Hotel Provenza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and international trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Regional and Intercity trains
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 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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