You can get to Verona in less than hour from Bologna. That makes it easy day trip territory by train.
Bologna to Verona by train, summarised
- The first Bologna to Verona train departs at 05.20.
- There are dozens of direct trains per day.
- The fastest Frecciarossa services take 52 minutes.
- The cheapest tickets cost €12.
- It’s worth paying €5 more for the faster train.
To book your Bologna to Verona train tickets, head this way.
For more detail, read on.
A day trip from Bologna to Verona?
Italy’s rail network is a lot better than many visitors imagine, and it makes hopping between Italian cities fairly easy.
Bologna and Verona are a case in point. They’re not a logical pairing, but they’re very easy to tag together in the same trip. In fact, it’s pretty easy to do a day trip from Bologna to Verona by train.
Why it makes sense to do a Valpolicella wine tour from Verona.
Bologna to Verona train times
According to Omio, there are dozens of direct trains from Bologna to Verona every day. The first service of the day departs at 05.20, arriving in Verona at 06.59.
However, there are faster trains departing later in the day.
Five great Verona experiences
- 🏛️ Explore Verona’s highlights on a small group walking tour.
- 🏟️ Get all the Roman history on a skip-the-line tour of the Arena.
- 🍝 Take a cooking class, learning to make pasta and tiramisu.
- 🍷 Indulge in a food walking tour, including lunch and wine.
- 🕯️ Explore Verona’s dark side on a historical walking tour.
Fastest Bologna to Verona trains
There are big differences in how long the Bologna to Verona trains take, largely depending on whether you take a regional service or the faster Frecciarossa trains.
The quickest Bologna to Verona journey time is 52 minutes on one of the Frecciarossas. Most of the regional trains take an hour and 25 minutes, although there is some variation on this.
Bologna to Verona train prices
Searching two weeks in advance, the cheapest Bologna to Verona trains cost €12 for a one way ticket. If you want the fastest trains, expect to pay from €17. These tickets should be booked online.
If doing a day trip, it’s worth paying that bit extra to have more time in Verona. Stick to the historic centre, as the outskirts can be a bit shady.
If heading in the opposite direction, Bologna is arguably the most underrated Italian city and the Palazzo Poggi is fascinating.
Why book the Verona Card for sightseeing?
- Free entry to top attractions: Visit leading sites in Verona including museums, archaeological sites and historic buildings without paying separate admission fees.
- Hop-on hop-off bus included: Use the Verona hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus to explore at your own pace and cover the city easily.
- Flexible duration options: Choose between 24-, 48- or 72-hour validity to suit your stay and sightseeing plans.
- Convenient digital format: Use the card on your phone — no need to print tickets or vouchers before your visit.
- Discounts and extras: Enjoy reductions on guided tours, experiences and partner services in Verona while saving on transport and entry fees.
More Italian trains
Other guides to Italian trains on Planet Whitley include:
- The Treviso to Trieste train.
- The Milan to Verona train.
- The Ljubljana to Trieste train.
- The Venice to Verona train.
