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How to get fromDover to Bologneby train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, train, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dover to Bologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, car, train, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Chaumonttrain train
    8h 25m
    €219–416

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Troyesbus bus 763 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Troyes to Chaumontbus bus
    12h 39m
    €70–112

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Bolognecar car
    5h 58m
    €75–154

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Champagne-Ardennetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Reims to Bolognetrain train Ter
    13h 43m
    €147–337

  5. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bolognecar car
    5h 26m
    €206–242

Dover to Bologne by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 849.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Bologne, Grand Est, France?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Bologne via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Chaumont in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Bologne Salle Des Fetes via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Troyes, Troyes, and Chaumont in around 12h 39m.

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