Bologna to Paris by train

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Overview: trains from Bologna to Paris

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bologna to Paris, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:10 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 8hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 841
Trains / day 72 View all
Cheapest journey CA$105.30 View journey
Avg journey time 14hr 37m
Train operators 64

Going from Bologna to Paris by train

About to set off from Bologna to Paris by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train travel from Bologna to Paris

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Bologna to Paris:

  • Cheapest ticket: CA$105.30

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance: CA$214

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance: CA$270

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train timetable for travel between Bologna and Paris

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Bologna to Paris by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 00:46

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:45

  • First daily departure (weekend): 00:10

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:45

  • Average number of daily trains: 72 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 10 minutes

Bologna to Paris train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 841 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 8 hours and 8 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Bologna and Paris?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Bologna and Paris 8 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn even more about travelling from Bologna to Paris by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Paris.

FAQs about the train journey from Bologna to Paris

Want to know more about your journey from Bologna to Paris? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Bologna and Paris is 841 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.