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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Ventimiglia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Ventimiglia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, while a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Ventimiglia
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Ventimiglia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Ventimiglia:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Ventimiglia costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Ventimiglia take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 7m.
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $139 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $90. The journey takes 5h 51m versus 5h 10m 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 Ventimiglia
How to get from Bologna to Ventimiglia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Ventimiglia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0604:10 AM 7h50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 12:00 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
0604:10 AM 7h50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 12:00 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+
Regionale TRENORD 2317+
Intercity 6597:51 AM 5h11 Bologna Centrale 1:02 PM Ventimiglia station $104 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
9982+
Intercity 6893:11 PM 8h51 Bologna Centrale 12:02 AM Ventimiglia station $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 33686:33 AM 7h39 Bologna Centrale 2:12 PM Ventimiglia station $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 2082 · Regionale Veloce 338011:50 AM 8h13 Bologna Centrale 8:03 PM Ventimiglia station $44 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM 10h25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 10:40 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Ventimiglia:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Ventimiglia costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Ventimiglia take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 7m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Ventimiglia by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Ventimiglia by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
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