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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Varna takes 2d 14h and the fastest train takes 2d 9h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Bologna to Varna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 14h
Duration
2,278 km
Distance
$432
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Bologna to Varna train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Bologna and Varna. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 3:21 PM which arrives into Varna at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 2d 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    ItaloTrenoRailjetÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)3d 3h • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Trenitalia FrecceRailjetÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)2d 9h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    ItaloTrenoRailjetÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)2d 10h • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    ItaloTrenoRailjetÖBBRomanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)2d 10h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Varna? 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.

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  • Distance: 2,278.3 km
  • Duration: 2d 14h

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Varna, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Varna via Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Bucuresti Nord, and Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 35h 52m.

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