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Compare train and bus for Trento to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trento to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Trento to Bologna:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trento to Bologna costing on average $21 (€18).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Trento to Bologna
How to get from Trento to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trento to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:40 AM2h50Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò7:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:40 AM2h50Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò7:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
89633:14 PM2h00Trento station5:14 PMBologna Centrale$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
Autobus TT TT04 · Regionale 384112:27 PM3h38Trento Santa Chiara4:05 PMBologna Centrale$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale 16118 · Regionale Veloce 38454:22 PM3h43Trento Santa Chiara8:05 PMBologna Centrale$201One-way1 transfer
Regionale TT 16936 · Regionale 38432:22 PM3h43Trento Santa Chiara6:05 PMBologna Centrale$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:00 PM3h00Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò11:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM3h20Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò4:50 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM3h10Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò11:00 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trento to Bologna:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trento to Bologna costing on average $21 (€18).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
- Around 48 trains per day.
- Around 25 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trento and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Trento station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Trento, Lungadige San Nicolò and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Ferries mostly depart from San Marco and arrive in Santa Lucia (Piazzale Roma).
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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