The average train between Bologna and Ercolano takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Bologna to Ercolano. 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 hourly between Bologna and Ercolano. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Ercolano at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Ercolano station via Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Bologna to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.
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The distance between Bologna and Ercolano is 478.1 km. The road distance is 573 km.
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Two other operators also service this route.