The average train between Paris and Bologna takes 10h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 Paris and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Bologna station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
Paris to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Paris to Bologna train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paris and Bologna is 839 km. The road distance is 1,068 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Bologna Centrale via Torino Porta Susa in around 8h 11m.