The average train between Cherbourg and Bologna takes 18h 9m and the fastest train takes 12h 7m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Cherbourg and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 18h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Bologna station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.
Cherbourg to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Cherbourg to Bologna train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cherbourg and Bologna is 1,133.4 km. The road distance is 1,443 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Bologna Centrale via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 12h 29m.