The average train between Dunkirk and Bologna takes 20h 13m and the fastest train takes 16h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 20h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Bologna station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 13m.
Dunkirk to Bologna train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Bologna train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Dunkirk to Bologna train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Bologna is 987.4 km. The road distance is 1,380 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Bologna Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 31m.