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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.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$73
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$89
Fastest journey on Sep 20
11 h 48 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
12 h 56 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
758 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vibo Valentia to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vibo Valentia to Bologna will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from Vibo Valentia to Bologna, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 758 km distance in an average of 12 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 48 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 14 h 3 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vibo Valentia to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $119 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $119, while a train costs an average of $148.
Distance: 470 miles (758 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$148 Average price | $119 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 18m Average total duration Fastest 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 5m Average total duration 14h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg 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 Vibo Valentia to Bologna:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vibo Valentia to Bologna costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 35m.
Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $255 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $107. The journey takes 9h 48m versus 9h 39m 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.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte.
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 Vibo Valentia to Bologna trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 · FRECCIAROSSA 9630 | 6:58 AM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 6h55 | 1:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 6:58 AM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 7h00 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 550 · Intercity 592 | 7:24 AM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 12h32 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 7:34 AM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 7h59 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 6176+ FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 8:00 AM Pizzo station | 8h53 | 4:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 552+ Regionale Veloce 4156 · Regionale Veloce 3932 | 9:01 AM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 14h20 | 11:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 9:55 AM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 6h58 | 4:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8944 · 8920 | 10:02 AM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 9h16 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8944 · 9948 | 10:02 AM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 9h01 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8944 | 10:02 AM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 8h01 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 556+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 11:18 AM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 8h15 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5464+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 12:57 PM Pizzo station | 6h56 | 7:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5560 · Regionale 21954+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 1:05 PM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 9h30 | 10:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5544+ Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 3:08 PM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 13h13 | 4:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8868+ InterCityNotte 774 | 3:25 PM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 12h56 | 4:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1962 | 7:40 PM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 12h58 | 8:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 561+ InterCityNotte 1956+ FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 10:58 PM Vibo Valentia - Pizzo | 10h55 | 9:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Vibo Valentia to Bologna run on average 17 times per day, taking around 9h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $104 but you can travel from only $75 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 470 miles (758 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 470 miles (758 km) |
Average train duration 9h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 25m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
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Most Vibo Valentia to Bologna trains use the Vibo Valentia - Pizzo to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Vibo Valentia and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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