The distance between Cinque Terre and Bologna is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Bologna by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bologna → Cinque Terre if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale.
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There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Bologna by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Cinque Terre and Bologna is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Cinque Terre and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Bologna is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Bologna. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale, Pisa Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Nightjet run train services between Cinque Terre and Bologna. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Bologna. We recommend that you drive to Bologna. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cinque Terre and Bologna. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 5m | €32($32) | hourly | 253km (157 miles) |
Train via Parma | 3h 20m | €28($28) | every 4 hours | 219km (136 miles) |
Train via Pisa Centrale | 4hrs | €27($27) | 3 times a week | 250km (155 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €36($36) | on demand | 237km (147 miles) |
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