The average train between Gatwick Airport and Bologna takes 19h 47m and the fastest train takes 13h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 19h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Bologna station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.
Gatwick Airport to Bologna train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Bologna train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Bologna train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Bologna is 1,131.7 km. The road distance is 1,570 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bologna Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 12h 59m.