The average train between Bologna and CERN takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to CERN. 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 Bologna and CERN. The earliest departure is at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into CERN at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to CERN. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at CERN station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
Bologna to CERN train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to CERN train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Geneve station.
The distance between Bologna and CERN is 456.2 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to CERN via Milano Centrale, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h.