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Madrid to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Bologna takes 31h 17m and the fastest train takes 26h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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.

31h 17m
Duration
1,878 km
Distance
€371
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

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  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
  4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain train Tgv
  5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
17h 14m
€218–611

Madrid to Bologna train times

Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 31h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,878.1 km
  • Duration: 31h 17m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Bologna Centrale via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Torino Porta Susa in around 17h 14m.

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