The average train between Vienna and Bologna takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 12:42 PM which arrives into Bologna at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf station and arriving at Bologna centrale station via Venezia Mestre station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Vienna to Bologna train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
The distance between Vienna and Bologna is 565.3 km. The road distance is 698 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Bologna centrale via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, and Venezia Mestre in around 9h 38m.
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