The average train between Bologna and Edinburgh takes 26h 48m and the fastest train takes 26h 16m. There is at least one train per day from Bologna to Edinburgh. 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 once daily between Bologna and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 26h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.
Bologna to Edinburgh train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Edinburgh train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Bologna to Edinburgh train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Edinburgh is 1,634.1 km. The road distance is 2,195 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Edinburgh Waverley via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 17h 37m.