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Trip Overview

The train between Bologna and Barcelona takes 21h 17m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bologna to Barcelona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 17m
Duration
1,315 km
Distance
€189
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Bologna to Barcelona train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Bologna and Barcelona. The service departs Bologna at 10:06 PM at night, which arrives into Barcelona at 19:23:00. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 21h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Barcelona? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,314.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 17m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 12h 35m.

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