The average train between Calais and Bologna takes 19h 13m and the fastest train takes 12h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 twice daily between Calais and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 19h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Bologna station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.
Calais to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Calais to Bologna train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Trenitalia and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Calais and Bologna is 1,007.8 km. The road distance is 1,382 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bologna Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 3m.