Station details

Address

Piazza delle Medaglie d'Oro, 40121 Bologna, Italy

Phone

+39 892021

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 06: 00 - 21: 00

Facilities

Wifi

Wifi

Dining

Dining

ATM

ATM

Transport links

Distance from Bologna Centrale to city center

1.6 miles (2.5 km)

Travel from Bologna city centre to Bologna Centrale

Bologna is the lively, historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. As one of Italy's major economic and cultural cities, it features galleries of great historical interest, arches, and beautiful monuments. Bologna is an amazing blend of new and old, providing every aspect of what gives Italy its unique charm. With an easy-to-navigate metro system, it’s easier to get around the city as most parts are accessible. Still, the city has a fantastic train station, Bologna Centrale, which lies on the northern edge of the city centre, strategically located to offer connections throughout the country and other cities in the region. The terminal has 24 platforms, with about 800 trains passing through the terminal per day. At the end of the Milan to Bologna high-speed line, the station features high-speed trains connecting to major cities, including Florence, Rome, Milan, and Genoa. If you’re coming from Florence, you’ll arrive in Bologna in less than 35min, but those commuting from Rome can get here in about 2h. From just outside the train station Bologna Centrale, you can conveniently take buses into the heart of the city. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is just 3.7 miles (6 km)

Nearest Airport

Bologna Airport 6 miles

How to get to nearest airport?

The Marconi Express monorail goes from the train station to the airport every 10 minutes. The journey takes about 15 minutes total

Bologna Centrale Live Timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from Bologna Centrale. Check it now to plan your next journey.

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  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationPlatformTrain operatorStatus
Bologna Centrale to Pescara Central19:453h 25mTRENITALIAExp. 20:40
Bologna Centrale to Terni20:064h 34mTRENITALIAExp. 20:26
Bologna Centrale to Perugia20:122h 18mTRENITALIAExp. 20:24
Bologna Centrale to Bolzano/Bozen20:162h 32mTRENITALIAExp. 20:22
Bologna Centrale to Venice Santa Lucia20:211h 34m17ItaloExp. 20:21
TrainTimeDurationPlatformTrain operatorStatus
Milan Central to Bologna Centrale19:421h 52m19TRENITALIAExp. 20:37
Milan Central to Bologna Centrale20:022h 22m18TRENITALIAExp. 20:22
Turin Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale20:092h 34m16TRENITALIAExp. 20:21
Rome Termini to Bologna Centrale20:132h 23m3TRENITALIAExp. 20:19
Naples Central to Bologna Centrale20:233h 33m17TRENITALIAExp. 20:37

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