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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 26m. 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 bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€33 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m 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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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 Ventimiglia to Bologna:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ventimiglia to Bologna costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 31m.
Tickets start at around €33 compared to roughly €117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €83. The journey takes 5h 56m 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.
0612:20 PM9h00Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
0612:20 PM9h00Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 635+
S13 TRENORD 24366+
FRECCIAROSSA 95633:10 PM5h14Ventimiglia station8:24 PMBologna Centrale€681One-way2 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 20901:57 PM7h28Ventimiglia station9:25 PMBologna Centrale€361One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39277:57 AM7h28Ventimiglia station3:25 PMBologna Centrale€361One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3079 · Regionale TTPER 20911:57 PM7h28Ventimiglia station9:25 PMBologna Centrale€361One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM10h10Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente4:10 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ventimiglia to Bologna:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ventimiglia to Bologna costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 31m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Trains mostly depart from Ventimiglia station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
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