Bologna Centrale station
Last updated: August 2026
- City
- Bologna
- Country
- Italy
- Passenger operators
- Deutsche Bahn, NTV, ÖBB, Trenitalia
- Station role
- Primary station
Train service
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s national railway company, operating long-distance, regional, and international train services across Europe.
NTV
Italo (NTV) is Italy’s first private high-speed rail operator, offering a competitive alternative to Trenitalia since 2012.
ÖBB
ÖBB is Austria’s national rail operator, known for its Railjet trains and Europe’s largest night train network, Nightjet.
Trenitalia
Trenitalia is Italy’s state-owned rail operator, running high-speed, intercity, and regional trains across the country and beyond.
Train tickets
Omio
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Rail Europe
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Trainline
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Frequently asked questions
What nearby stations can I use to connect from Bologna Centrale?
Nearby stations you can use to connect from Bologna Centrale are Bologna Borgo Panigale, Casalecchio di Reno, Casteldebole, Calderara-Bargellino, Casalecchio Garibaldi, and Bologna Panigale Scala.
Do the companies serving Bologna Centrale operate high-speed trains or regional trains?
Bologna Centrale is served by Deutsche Bahn, NTV, Trenitalia and ÖBB. Trenitalia and NTV operate high-speed services in Italy. ÖBB operates Railjet services, which can include high-speed connections. Deutsche Bahn primarily operates long-distance or international trains rather than high-speed services in Italy.
Where can I buy train tickets for services at Bologna Centrale?
Tickets for services at Bologna Centrale can be purchased from Trenitalia, NTV, and OBB, as well as through Omio, Trainline, Raileurope, and Deutsche Bahn.
Where can I check train timetables for services at Bologna Centrale?
Timetables for services at Bologna Centrale can be checked directly on the websites or apps of the operators that serve the station: Deutsche Bahn, NTV, Trenitalia, and OBB.
What onboard amenities are offered on trains serving Bologna Centrale?
Deutsche Bahn-operated services serving Bologna Centrale may include onboard Wi‑Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering. NTVer trains serving Bologna Centrale may include onboard Wi‑Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering. Trenitalia-operated services serving Bologna Centrale may include onboard Wi‑Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering. OBB-operated trains serving Bologna Centrale may include onboard Wi‑Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering.