The average train between Nice and Bologna takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 4 times a day between Nice and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Bologna at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nice to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Bologna station via Piacenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Nice to Bologna train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Bologna train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Nice to Bologna train tickets online with ZOU!, Trenitalia Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Bologna is 336.9 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Bologna Centrale via Ventimiglia and Piacenza in around 7h 41m.