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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 train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 29m. 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 $48, while a bus costs an average of $51.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ventimiglia to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Ventimiglia to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ventimiglia to Bologna:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ventimiglia to Bologna costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 24m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $139 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92. The journey takes 5h 59m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Ventimiglia to Bologna
How to get from Ventimiglia to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ventimiglia to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:20 PM 9h00 Ventimiglia 10:20 PM Bologna $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:20 PM 9h00 Ventimiglia 10:20 PM Bologna $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

1:20 PM 9h00 Ventimiglia 10:20 PM Bologna $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

12:20 PM 9h00 Ventimiglia 9:20 PM Bologna $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:00 AM 12h30 Ventimiglia 4:30 PM Bologna $107 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ventimiglia to Bologna:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ventimiglia to Bologna costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 24m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ventimiglia and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ventimiglia station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
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