The average train between Metz and Bologna takes 10h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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 3 times a day between Metz and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 1:10 PM which arrives into Bologna at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Bologna station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
Metz to Bologna train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Bologna train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Metz to Bologna train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Bologna is 647.1 km. The road distance is 827 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Bologna Centrale via Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 43m.