The average train between Besançon and Bologna takes 17h 6m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon 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 3 times a day between Besançon and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Amberieu En Bugey and take an average of 17h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Besançon 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 Besançon to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Bologna station via Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.
Besançon to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Besançon to Bologna train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and 4 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and Bologna is 513.2 km. The road distance is 821 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Bologna Centrale via Amberieu En Bugey, Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Torino Porta Susa in around 10h 4m.