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How to get from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna in Bologne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the REG train from Castel San Giovanni station to Piacenza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the 91 bus from Stazione Centrale station to Santa Viola station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Walk to train stationTrain - REG
REG
Train - R
Bus - 9191
Walk to Bologna
Leaves from Castel San Giovanni

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castel San Giovanni
    660 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - REGREG
    Wait for train
    REG
    Piacenza
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Piacenza
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Ancona
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bologna Centrale
    96 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stazione Centrale
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Longara Chiesa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Viola
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bologna
    Walk to
    Bologna
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via REG, R and 86

To get from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna in Bologne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the REG train from Castel San Giovanni station to Piacenza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the 86 bus from Porta Lame station to Santa Viola station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Walk to train stationTrain - REG
REG
Train - R
Bus - 8686
Walk to Bologna
Leaves from Castel San Giovanni

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castel San Giovanni
    660 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - REGREG
    Wait for train
    REG
    Piacenza
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Piacenza
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Ancona
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bologna Centrale
    96 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Porta Lame
    940 m • 13 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Casalecchio Marullina
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Viola
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bologna
    Walk to
    Bologna
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna

The distance between Castel San Giovanni, Bologne and Bologna, Bologne is approximately 173.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bologne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Castel San Giovanni

Castel San Giovanni is located at Castel San Giovanni, Bologne and the nearest public transit station is Castel San Giovanni P.Zza Gramsci.

Train stations close to Castel San Giovanni:

  • Castel San Giovanni
  • Sarmato

Bus stations close to Castel San Giovanni:

  • Castel San Giovanni P.Zza Gramsci
  • Castel San Giovanni C.So Matteotti
  • Castel San Giovanni Via Borgonovo (Fr. Ospedale)

Public transit stations close to Bologna, Bologne

Bologna is located at Bologna, Bologne and the nearest public transit station is Pontelungo.

Train stations close to Bologna:

  • Casteldebole
  • Bologna Borgo Panigale

Bus stations close to Bologna:

  • Pontelungo
  • Santa Viola
  • Giacinto

Funicular stations close to Bologna:

  • Bologna Centrale FS
  • Lazzaretto
  • Bologna Aeroporto

Alternative route by bus and train via REG, R and 86

To get from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna in Bologne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the REG train from Castel San Giovanni station to Piacenza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the 86 bus from Porta Lame station to Santa Viola station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Walk to train stationTrain - REG
REG
Train - R
Bus - 8686
Walk to Bologna
Leaves from Castel San Giovanni

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castel San Giovanni
    660 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - REGREG
    Wait for train
    REG
    Piacenza
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Piacenza
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Ancona
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bologna Centrale
    96 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Porta Lame
    940 m • 13 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Casalecchio Marullina
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Viola
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bologna
    Walk to
    Bologna
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line REG, Bus line R, Bus line 91.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line REG, Bus line R, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct train between Castel San Giovanni and Bologna in Bologne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna in Bologne?

    The REG train line goes from Castel San Giovanni station near Castel San Giovanni to Piacenza station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Piacenza station near Bologna in Bologne

  • How long does it take to travel from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna in Bologne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Castel San Giovanni and Bologna in Bologne by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Castel San Giovanni to get to Bologna in Bologne?

    Get on the REG train from the Castel San Giovanni station near Castel San Giovanni in Bologne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Castel San Giovanni and Bologna in Bologne?

    Get off the train at the Piacenza stop, which is closest to Bologna in Bologne.

  • When is the first train from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna in Bologne?

    The first train from Castel San Giovanni to Bologna in Bologne is Ancona - Rimini - Bologna - Piacenza - Milano/Genova. It leaves the Castel San Giovanni station at 9:26 AM.

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