The average train between Calais and Bologna takes 21h 42m and the fastest train takes 18h 42m. 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 11:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 21h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 25m • 4 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 Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.
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), Ilévia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Bologna is 1,007.8 km. The road distance is 1,404 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bologna centrale via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 36m.