The average train between Bologna and Arona takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Arona. 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 4 hours between Bologna and Arona. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Arona at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Arona. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Arona station via Rho-Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Bologna to Arona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Arona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Arona station.
Book your Bologna to Arona train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Bologna and Arona is 259.5 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Arona via Rho-Fiera Milano in around 3h 19m.