The average train between Geneva and Bologna takes 14h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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 Geneva and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Domodossola and take an average of 14h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Genève station and arriving at Bologna centrale station via Domodossola station and Rho-Fiera Milano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
Geneva to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
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The distance between Geneva and Bologna is 448 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Bologna centrale via Domodossola and Milano Rogoredo in around 7h 20m.