The average train between Leicester and Bologna takes 22h 49m and the fastest train takes 20h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 9:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 22h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 10m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester to Bologna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Bologna station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 49m.
Leicester to Bologna train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Bologna train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Leicester to Bologna train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Bologna is 1,285.9 km. The road distance is 1,725 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Bologna centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 6m.