The average train between Dunkirk and Bologna takes 19h 48m and the fastest train takes 17h 41m. There is at least one train per day from Dunkirk to Bologna. 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 once daily between Dunkirk and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 1:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 19h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 19m • 3 changes
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22h 19m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Bologna station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.
Dunkirk to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Bologna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Dunkirk to Bologna train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Bologna is 987.4 km. The road distance is 1,381 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Bologna centrale via Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 23m.