The average train between Brussels and Bologna takes 14h 21m and the fastest train takes 10h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Bologna. 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 3 times a day between Brussels and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 14h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brussels to Bologna? 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 Brussels to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Bologna station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
Brussels to Bologna train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Bologna train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Brussels to Bologna train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Brussels and Bologna is 878.7 km. The road distance is 1,380 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Bologna Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 10h 47m.