The average train between La Rochelle and Bologna takes 20h 28m and the fastest train takes 19h 45m. There is at least one train per day from La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 10:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 20h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Bologna. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Bologna station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.
La Rochelle to Bologna train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Bologna train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your La Rochelle to Bologna train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 3 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Bologna is 992.9 km. The road distance is 1,552 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Bologna centrale via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 27m.