The average train between Bologna and Villefranche-sur-Mer takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Villefranche-sur-Mer. 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 4 times a day between Bologna and Villefranche-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Villefranche-sur-Mer at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bologna to Villefranche-sur-Mer? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale station and arriving at Ventimiglia station via Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Bologna to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
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The distance between Bologna and Villefranche-sur-Mer is 333.4 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Villefranche-sur-Mer via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 6h 49m.