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Edinburgh to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Bologna takes 25h 32m and the fastest train takes 23h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

25h 32m
Duration
2,195 km
Distance
€544
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
  5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
17h 17m
€450–733

Edinburgh to Bologna train times

Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Bologna at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 25h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,194.9 km
  • Duration: 25h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bologna centrale via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 17m.

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