In Bologna I have twelve minutes for my connection. Will I make it?
co-in-ci-DEN-za — stress on fourth syllable. 'Dodici' is DO-di-ci — stress on first syllable.
When you have a tight connection and want a realistic assessment of whether you will make it.
'Ce la faccio?' (will I make it?) is an idiomatic expression using 'farcela' — one of Italian's most useful phrasal verbs. It means to succeed in doing something challenging. 'Dodici minuti di coincidenza' specifies your time window. Bologna Centrale is a main hub where this question is very common.
I binari sono vicini a Bologna?
Are the platforms close together in Bologna?
Bologna Centrale is compact — changes are manageable
Se perdo la coincidenza, c'è un treno successivo?
If I miss the connection, is there a next train?
Always have a backup plan
Il mio primo treno è in ritardo — perderò la coincidenza?
My first train is delayed — will I miss the connection?
Ask staff for real-time assessment
Bologna Centrale is Italy's most important rail junction, connecting the north-south and east-west high-speed lines. The station is well organised with clear signage. Twelve minutes is generally enough for a connection at Bologna if both trains are on schedule. Staff make connection announcements and can hold connecting trains for short delays.