The average train between Pontarlier and Bologna takes 30h 28m and the fastest train takes 23h 6m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Pontarlier 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 a week between Pontarlier and Bologna. The service departs Pontarlier at 9:03 PM at night, which arrives into Bologna at 09:54:00. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 30h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Bologna centrale station via Bern station, Spiez station, Domodossola station and Rho-Fiera Milano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.
Pontarlier to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
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The distance between Pontarlier and Bologna is 470.6 km. The road distance is 602 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Bologna centrale via Bern, Spiez, Domodossola, and Milano Rogoredo in around 8h 48m.