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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Lens takes 20h and the fastest train takes 9h 56m. 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.

20h
Duration
1,272 km
Distance
€254
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bologna to Lens train times

Trains run twice daily between Bologna and Lens. The earliest departure is at 1:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Lens at 3:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 20h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui18h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui22h 53m • 3 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui18h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui22h 54m • 3 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui22h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui22h 53m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui18h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui22h 53m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui18h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitaliaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui19h 26m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Lens? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,272.4 km
  • Duration: 20h

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Lens via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 11h 12m.

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