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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
8 h 4 m
Average
8 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
839 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Paris for Bologna every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Distance | 520 miles (839 km) | |
Average train duration | 8 h 4 min | |
Average train ticket price | $167 (€151) | |
Train frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Thello or Frecciarossa |
Trains from Paris to Bologna cover the 520 miles (839 km) long route taking on average 8 h 4 min with our travel partners like Thello or Frecciarossa. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $167 (€151), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $81 (€73). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
For as little as $81 (€73) you can travel by train from Paris to Bologna with Thello and Frecciarossa. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Enjoy a comfortable train ride between Paris and Bologna with Frecciarossa, the premier high-speed train service from Trenitalia. Frecciarossa trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day and are known for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. These trains reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), making your 520 miles (839 km) long trip between Paris and Bologna smooth and easy. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
Omio shows you the latest Trenitalia Frecciarossa train schedule for the Paris to Bologna route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. Prices for Frecciarossa trains to Bologna from Paris start as low as $81 (€73) on Omio. You can select from three different ticket options: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your preferred ticket, book a cheap train between Paris and Bologna with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When departing from Paris, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Gare de l'Est. When arriving in Bologna, you can end your trip in train stations like Bologna Centrale, Bologna Borgo Panigale and Bologna S. Vitale.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord, which is located around 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bologna Centrale, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
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