The average train between Bologna and Calais takes 21h 32m and the fastest train takes 20h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Calais. 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 Calais. The earliest departure is at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Calais at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 21h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 46m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Bologna to Calais? 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 Bologna to Calais. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Calais station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.
Bologna to Calais train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Calais train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Bologna to Calais train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Calais is 1,007.8 km. The road distance is 1,404 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Calais Ville via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 13h 14m.