The average train between Valence and Bologna takes 11h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Valence 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 3 times a day between Valence and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valence is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Bologna at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Chambery Challes Les Eaux and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 40m • 2 changes

7h 48m • 2 changes

7h 38m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Valence to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville station and arriving at Bologna Centrale station via Chambery Challes Les Eaux station and Torino Porta Susa station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Valence to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.
Valence to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
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The distance between Valence and Bologna is 510.2 km. The road distance is 650 km.
You can take a train from Valence Ville to Bologna Centrale via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Torino Porta Susa in around 8h 16m.