The average train between Bielefeld and Bologna takes 17h 20m and the fastest train takes 12h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld 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 3 times a day between Bielefeld and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Bologna station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
Bielefeld to Bologna train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Bologna train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Bielefeld to Bologna train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bielefeld and Bologna is 862 km. The road distance is 1,227 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Bologna centrale via Dortmund Hbf, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 20m.