The average train between Lille and Bologna takes 18h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. 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 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 18h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lille 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 Lille to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Bologna station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.
Lille to Bologna train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe 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, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Lille and Bologna is 921.9 km. The road distance is 1,301 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Bologna centrale via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 10h 20m.