How to travel from Bologna to Ventimiglia, Italy

The distance between Bologna and Ventimiglia is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bologna to Ventimiglia by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated byITA Airways+ 8 others

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sanremo-P.zza Colombo.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Drive

Drive to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance439km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bologna and Ventimiglia

There are several options for getting from Bologna to Ventimiglia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Bologna and Ventimiglia is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Bologna and Ventimiglia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bologna to Ventimiglia is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Ventimiglia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Ventimiglia. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bologna to Ventimiglia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bologna and Ventimiglia. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Ventimiglia. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bologna to Ventimiglia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sanremo-P.zza Colombo. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Marino Autolinee, Satam Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., RegioJet, Autolinee Federico and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Bologna and Ventimiglia. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bologna and Ventimiglia. Flights depart from Bologna (BLQ) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Bologna to Ventimiglia. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bologna to Ventimiglia typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Bologna (BLQ) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Ventimiglia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Ventimiglia. The distance is around 439km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Ventimiglia is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bologna and Ventimiglia

Transport options from Bologna to Ventimiglia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
€200($200)
hourly824km (512 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€195($195)
hourly840km (522 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€42($42)
every 4 hours490km (304 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
€48($48)
twice a week561km (349 miles)
Bus via Florence8h 25m
€33($33)
3 times a week519km (322 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€80($80)
on demand439km (273 miles)

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Airports near Ventimiglia

The following major airports near Ventimiglia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Ventimiglia
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Ventimiglia