The average train between Saumur and Bologna takes 23h 28m and the fastest train takes 18h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Saumur 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 Saumur and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saumur is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 23h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saumur 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 Saumur to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Saumur station and arriving at Bologna station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 28m.
Saumur to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
Saumur to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Saumur to Bologna train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Saumur and Bologna is 934.7 km. The road distance is 1,359 km.
You can take a train from Saumur to Bologna Centrale via Lyon Part Dieu and Torino Porta Susa in around 11h 10m.