The average train between Bologna and Bellinzona takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Bellinzona. 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 Bologna and Bellinzona. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Bellinzona at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Bellinzona. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Bellinzona station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Bologna to Bellinzona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Bellinzona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Bologna to Bellinzona train tickets online with ItaloTreno and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Bologna and Bellinzona is 261.9 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Bellinzona via Milano Centrale in around 3h 9m.