Route guide

Bologna → Turin

296 km · Italy to Italy · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €16+ by bus

How to travel from Bologna to Turin

There are 3 ways to travel between Bologna and Turin — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€33–93

Duration: 1h 39m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~4.1 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€16–41

Duration: 4h 13m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~8.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€35–65

Duration: 3h 17m

~50 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Bologna and Turin highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 296 km this is short-haul — feasible as a day trip if you start early.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
Both Bologna and Turin are in Italy — no border crossing, single currency, single rail network.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Bologna to Turin — every option in detail

Bologna to Turin by train

Trains between Bologna and Turin run within the Italy national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 1h 39m.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €33 to €93. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 4.1 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 46 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~42 kg on this distance.

Bologna to Turin by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Bologna and Turin with a typical journey of 4h 13m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €16 when booked in advance, rising to €41 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Bologna to Turin by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 296 km route.

Bologna to Turin by car

The driving distance from Bologna to Turin is approximately 340 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 3h 17m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €35–65 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Climate footprint: approximately 50 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Bologna and Turin is approximately 296 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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