The average train between Chester and Bologna takes 21h 55m and the fastest train takes 21h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 Chester and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 21h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Bologna station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
Chester to Bologna train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Bologna train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Chester to Bologna train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Bologna is 1,416.4 km. The road distance is 1,854 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Bologna centrale via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 24m.