The average train between Bologna and Cherbourg takes 19h 21m and the fastest train takes 12h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Cherbourg. 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 Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 11:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 19h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.
Bologna to Cherbourg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Cherbourg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Bologna to Cherbourg train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Cherbourg is 1,133.4 km. The road distance is 1,444 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Cherbourg via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 12h 41m.