The average train between Rugby and Bologna takes 21h 4m and the fastest train takes 19h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 Rugby and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 21h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Bologna station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.
Rugby to Bologna train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Bologna train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Rugby to Bologna train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Bologna is 1,274.1 km. The road distance is 1,700 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Bologna centrale via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 13m.