The average train between York and Bologna takes 23h 30m and the fastest train takes 20h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 23h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 59m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from York 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 York to Bologna. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Bologna station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
York to Bologna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Bologna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your York to Bologna train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between York and Bologna is 1,382 km. The road distance is 1,869 km.
You can take a train from York to Bologna centrale via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 26m.