The average train between Bologna and Arles takes 16h 25m and the fastest train takes 16h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Arles. 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 Bologna and Arles. The earliest departure is at 1:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Arles at 2:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 16h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Arles. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Arles station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
Bologna to Arles train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Arles train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Book your Bologna to Arles train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Arles is 543.3 km. The road distance is 922 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Arles via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 8h 58m.