The average train between Chiasso and Bologna takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Chiasso 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 hourly between Chiasso and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Chiasso is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Bologna at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chiasso to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Chiasso station and arriving at Bologna station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Chiasso to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Chiasso station.
Chiasso to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Chiasso to Bologna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Chiasso and Bologna is 234.6 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Chiasso to Bologna Centrale via Milano Centrale in around 2h.