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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Bologna
Cheapest price
$322
Average price
$322
Fastest journey
19 h 53 m
Average duration
22 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bologna will cost around $322 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $322.
It's difficult to get from London to Bologna without transferring at least 3 times.
10:31 AM25h33London12:04 PMBologna$3221One-way3 transfers- 8:01 PM19h53London3:54 PMBologna$3221One-way3 transfers
- 8:01 PM19h53London3:54 PMBologna$3221One-way3 transfers
- 10:31 AM25h33London12:04 PMBologna$3221One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $322.
Distance: 716 miles (1153 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$322 Average price | $149 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $298 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 58m Average total duration 22h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 36m Average total duration 27h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 3.5 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bologna:
A flight is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bologna costing on average $179 (€144).
A flight is $173 (€139) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bologna costing on average $322 (€260).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 28m.
Bus takes on average 27h 6m.
Tickets start at around $322 (€260) compared to roughly $298 (€240) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.61 (€-19.86). The journey takes 22h 28m versus 16h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
London to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bologna trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:31 AM London | 25h33 | 12:04 PM Bologna | 3 transfers | |
| 8:01 PM London | 19h53 | 3:54 PM Bologna | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Bologna
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Trains from London to Bologna run on average 1 times per day, taking around 22h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $322 (€260) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 17:56. The fastest train covers the 716 miles (1153 km) distance in 19h 23m.
Distance 716 miles (1153 km) |
Average train duration 22h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $322 (€260) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 19h 23m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 5:56 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Eurostar from London to Bologna trainsEurostar trains will get you between London and Bologna from $25 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London to Bologna
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