The average train between Bologna and Lens takes 24h 11m and the fastest train takes 21h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Lens. 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 Bologna and Lens. The earliest departure is at 1:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Lens at 7:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 24h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Lens. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Lens station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 11m.
Bologna to Lens train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Lens train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Bologna to Lens train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Lens is 918.4 km. The road distance is 1,275 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Lens via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Arras in around 11h 46m.