The average train between Bellinzona and Bologna takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Bellinzona 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 every 3 hours between Bellinzona and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bellinzona is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Bologna at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bellinzona to Bologna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bellinzona to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona station and arriving at Bologna station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Bellinzona to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
Bellinzona to Bologna train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Bellinzona to Bologna train tickets online with Trenord, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Bellinzona and Bologna is 261.9 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Bellinzona to Bologna centrale via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 3h 47m.