The average train between Bologna and Lens takes 17h 32m 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.
Trains run twice daily between Bologna and Lens. The earliest departure is at 11:06 AM in the morning, 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 17h 32m. 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 Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
Bologna to Lens train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Lens train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Lens station.
Book your Bologna to Lens train tickets online with ItaloTreno, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Lens is 918.4 km. The road distance is 1,272 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Lens via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 11h 10m.