The average train between Nice and Bologna takes 9h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 4 times a day between Nice and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Bologna at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 9h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice 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 Nice to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Bologna station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
Nice to Bologna train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Bologna train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Nice to Bologna train tickets online with ZOU!, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Bologna is 336.9 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Bologna centrale via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 7h 11m.