| Travel distance | 135 miles |
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| Fastest time | 2h 24m |
| Daily trains | 24 |
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Traveling by train from Perugia to Bologna is a comfortable and scenic journey that takes you north out of Italy's historic heartland. The distance from Perugia to Bologna is approximately 135 miles (217 km), and the fastest trains (usually requiring one change) make the trip in as little as 2 hours and 24 minutes.
The Perugia to Bologna train travels north, connecting the central region of Umbria with the region of Emilia-Romagna. Most services require one easy change, typically at Florence (Firenze Rifredi or Firenze Santa Maria Novella), where you connect to a high-speed train heading north to Bologna. Direct high-speed services are generally not available on this route.
Train from Perugia to Bologna
Most trains leave Perugia Station several times per day for Bologna Centrale Station—averaging 24+ trains per day. The earliest train to Bologna leaves around 5:30 a.m. The last train to Bologna leaves around 11:00 p.m.
Note that weekends and holidays typically mean less frequent service and sometimes longer travel times.
Amenities on the trains between Perugia and Bologna
The first leg of the journey (Perugia to Florence) is usually on a Regional train, which is comfortable, air-conditioned, and provides essential amenities like restrooms and ample luggage space. The second leg (Florence to Bologna) is usually on a high-speed train, which is equipped with air conditioning, electrical outlets, and cafe services.
Perugia Station (also known as Perugia Fontivegge) is the main railway station serving the city of Perugia, the capital of the beautiful Umbria region.
The station is a modern, functional building located outside the historic center but acts as the essential gateway for all national rail services leaving the city. A short ride on the Minimetrò (an automated light rail system) easily connects the station to the historic hill town above.
Bologna Centrale is one of Italy's busiest railway stations and a major hub for both high-speed and regional rail lines, centrally located in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region.
The station boasts a mix of historic and modern architecture, including its grand 19th-century façade and the newer, futuristic platforms for high-speed trains located underground. It serves as a crucial intersection for north-south and east-west routes across Italy.
