The average train between Alicante and Bologna takes 34h 42m and the fastest train takes 30h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alicante and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Bologna at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 34h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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30h 9m • 4 changes
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39h 49m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Bologna station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 42m.
Alicante to Bologna train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Bologna train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Alicante to Bologna train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and Bologna is 1,197.6 km. The road distance is 1,799 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Bologna Centrale via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Torino Porta Susa in around 19h 19m.