The average train between France and Bologna takes 10h 39m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 3 times a day between France and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 3:15 PM which arrives into Bologna at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP and take an average of 10h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from France to Bologna. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Bologna station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
France to Bologna train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Bologna train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
The distance between France and Bologna is 771.8 km. The road distance is 1,086 km.
You can take a bus from Hôtel de Ville to Bologna Centrale via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 8m.