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How to get from Bologna to Verona
High-speed Frecciargento trains link Bologna Centrale and Verona Porta Nuova in about 50 minutes; Trenitalia regional trains take about 1 h 30 and cost less. Driving takes about 1 h 30 via the A22 motorway.
Best option: Train. Direct trains are frequent, fast and run centre to centre.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Trenitalia Frecciargento (Rome–Brenner route) or regional trains from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova | about 50 min by Frecciargento; about 1 h 30 by regional train | high-speed roughly every 1–2 h, regionals about hourly | about €10–25 high-speed (cheaper when booked early); about €10 regional | Regional tickets are not tied to a train; validate paper tickets before boarding. |
| car A1 to Modena, then A22 Brennero motorway north to Verona | about 1 h 30 | tolls about €10–15 plus fuel | Verona's historic centre is a limited-traffic zone (ZTL). | |
| bus Long-distance coaches (e.g. FlixBus) | about 1 h 30–2 h | a few a day | about €5–15 | Stops are outside the centres. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Book Frecciargento early for cheaper fares.
- Porta Nuova station is about 20 minutes' walk from the Arena; city buses run frequently.
- Regional trains need no reservation and are fine if you are flexible.
- For summer opera at the Arena, book the last train back in advance.
Common questions
Is there a direct train from Bologna to Verona?
Yes. Trenitalia runs direct trains between Bologna Centrale and Verona Porta Nuova. Frecciargento high-speed trains take about 50 minutes, and regional trains about 1 hour 30 minutes. Between them there are trains roughly every hour or better through the day. Check current timetables for the exact times.
Can I do Verona as a day trip from Bologna?
Yes, easily. With a journey of under an hour on high-speed trains and frequent regionals, you can spend a full day seeing the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe and Castelvecchio. If you are attending an evening opera at the Arena, check the last train back before booking.
What is the cheapest way?
Regional trains are the cheapest fixed fare at around €10, and need no reservation. Early-booked Frecciargento fares can be similar or slightly more. Coaches can be cheaper still but take longer and stop outside the centres. Driving adds tolls, fuel and parking costs.
Do I need to book ahead?
For regional trains, no; buy a ticket on the day and validate it if it is a paper ticket. For Frecciargento, booking ahead is recommended because prices rise closer to departure. During the opera season and holidays, trains can be busy.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.