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Rotterdam to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Bologna takes 19h 56m and the fastest train takes 18h 56m. There is at least one train 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.

19h 56m
Duration
1,534 km
Distance
€358
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Rotterdam to Bologna train times

Trains run once daily between Rotterdam and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 11:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 19h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTreno18h 56m • 3 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTreno20h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTreno18h 56m • 3 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTreno20h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTreno18h 56m • 3 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTreno20h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTreno18h 56m • 3 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaItaloTreno20h 56m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 1,533.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 56m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bologna centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 4m.

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