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Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Bologna takes 19h 27m and the fastest train takes 18h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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.

19h 27m
Duration
1,459 km
Distance
€237
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cherbourg to Bologna train times

Trains run twice daily between Cherbourg and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 19h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce19h 36m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce19h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce18h 37m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce19h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce18h 37m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce20h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce19h 36m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce20h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce19h 36m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce18h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce18h 37m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce19h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg 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.

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  • Distance: 1,458.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 27m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Bologna Centrale via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 21m.

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