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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Trento
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Trento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Trento
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Trento, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Trento:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Trento costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Trento take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Trento
How to get from Bologna to Trento by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Trento is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 161314:10 PM 2h58 Bologna Centrale 7:08 PM Trento Santa Chiara $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 161314:10 PM 2h58 Bologna Centrale 7:08 PM Trento Santa Chiara $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
89668:46 PM 1h58 Bologna Centrale 10:44 PM Trento station $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 161272:10 PM 2h58 Bologna Centrale 5:08 PM Trento Santa Chiara $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TT 169476:10 PM 2h59 Bologna Centrale 9:09 PM Trento Santa Chiara $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 16032 · Regionale 3462 · Regionale 161116:05 AM 3h03 Bologna Centrale 9:08 AM Trento Santa Chiara $20 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM 2h45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 2:15 AM Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 AM 3h05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 8:20 AM Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM 3h00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:45 PM Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Trento:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Trento costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Trento take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 37 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Trento as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Trento station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò.
- Ferries mostly depart from San Marco and arrive in Burano.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity to go to Trento by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, Itabus to go to Trento by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, Itabus.
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