The average train between Bologna and Malta takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Malta. 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 4 hours between Bologna and Malta. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Bologna is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Malta at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Barletta and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Malta. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Malta station via Barletta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Bologna to Malta train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Malta train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bari S. Spirito station.
Book your Bologna to Malta train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Bologna and Malta is 575.3 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Malta via Barletta and Bari S. Spirito in around 6h 8m.