The average train between Rotterdam and Bologna takes 20h 6m and the fastest train takes 18h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 daily between Rotterdam and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 10:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 20h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Bologna station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 6m.
Rotterdam to Bologna train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Bologna train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Rotterdam to Bologna train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Bologna is 968.9 km. The road distance is 1,534 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bologna centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 5m.