The average train between Lille and Bologna takes 16h 46m and the fastest train takes 10h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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 Lille and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 9:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 16h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Bologna station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
Lille to Bologna train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.
Lille to Bologna train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Lille to Bologna train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lille and Bologna is 921.9 km. The road distance is 1,314 km.
You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Bologna Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 13m.