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Turin to Bologna by train

Turin to Bologna takes about 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes on direct high-speed trains from Torino Porta Nuova or Porta Susa.

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Typical duration
About 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes by direct high-speed train.
Frequency
Italo runs 12 direct trains a day in each direction. Trenitalia also runs direct Frecciarossa trains.
Changes
Direct Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed services run from Turin to Bologna; individual station calls and intermediate stops vary.
Origin
Turin
Destination
Bologna
Country
Italy

Direct high-speed trains link Turin and Bologna. The quickest direct trains take about 2 hours 10 minutes; others take up to about 2 hours 35 minutes, depending on their stops. Trenitalia runs Frecciarossa services from Turin through Milan and Reggio Emilia AV to Bologna. Use the Torino station printed on your ticket because a train does not necessarily call at both high-speed stations.

Leaving Turin

Torino Porta Nuova is at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 53, while Torino Porta Susa is on Corso Bolzano. Both stations connect with Turin's metro, so choose the station shown for your departure. Torino Porta Nuova is also a gated departure area for Trenitalia services, where you may need to show the square barcode on your ticket before reaching the platforms.

Italo services can use Torino Porta Nuova or Torino Porta Susa, then Milano Rho Fiera or Milano Centrale, Reggio Emilia AV and Bologna Centrale. A given departure may skip some of these stops, so use its station sequence when planning your trip.

Journey time and frequency

Direct trains take between about 2 hours 10 minutes and 2 hours 35 minutes. The stopping pattern decides which you get. There is no change on a direct Frecciarossa or Italo departure.

Italo runs 12 trains a day in each direction. Trenitalia also runs direct Frecciarossa trains along the same corridor. Check whether your chosen train leaves from Porta Nuova or Porta Susa and arrives at Bologna Centrale.

Tickets, fares and rail passes

For a normal paid journey, book the exact high-speed departure and its station. The booking selects your train and fare conditions, so a ticket for Torino Porta Nuova does not authorise boarding at Porta Susa. Italo fares from Turin to Bologna start from €17.90 when you book early.

An Interrail Pass covers Trenitalia Frecciarossa in Italy, but high-speed travel requires a separate seat reservation. Italo is excluded from the Interrail operator network, so pass holders must choose Trenitalia or buy a separate Italo ticket. The pass does not replace the reservation on a Frecciarossa departure.

Arriving at Bologna Centrale

Direct trains arrive at Bologna Centrale. It is the city's central station for local, intercity and high-speed trains, and the Marconi Express airport link terminates there. After leaving the train, follow the signs to the station exits and city transport connections.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct train from Turin to Bologna?

Yes. Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo both run direct high-speed services on the route. A direct train means you stay on board, while the intermediate stops depend on the departure.

How long does Turin to Bologna take by train?

Direct high-speed trains take between about 2 hours 10 minutes and 2 hours 35 minutes.

Which Turin station should I use?

Use the station printed on your ticket. Italo services can depart from Torino Porta Nuova or Torino Porta Susa, and a departure does not necessarily call at both.

How often do trains run from Turin to Bologna?

Italo runs 12 trains a day in each direction. Trenitalia also runs direct Frecciarossa trains from Turin through Milan and Reggio Emilia AV to Bologna.

Can I use an Interrail Pass from Turin to Bologna?

Yes, on a Trenitalia Frecciarossa with a separate seat reservation. Italo is excluded from the Interrail network, so an Italo departure requires its own ticket.

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