The average train between Lyon and Bologna takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 Lyon and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Bologna at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Bologna station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Lyon to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
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The distance between Lyon and Bologna is 528 km. The road distance is 657 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bologna centrale via Milano Centrale in around 6h 12m.
