The average train between Utrecht and Bologna takes 21h 1m and the fastest train takes 19h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 Utrecht and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 10:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 21h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Bologna station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.
Utrecht to Bologna train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Bologna train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Utrecht to Bologna train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Utrecht and Bologna is 961 km. The road distance is 1,589 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Bologna centrale via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 35m.