The average train between Canterbury and Bologna takes 20h 35m and the fastest train takes 19h 1m. There is at least one train per day from Canterbury 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 once daily between Canterbury and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 10:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 20h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 1m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Bologna station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
Canterbury to Bologna train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Bologna train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Canterbury to Bologna train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Bologna is 1,072.6 km. The road distance is 1,636 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Bologna Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 13h 9m.