The average train between Bielefeld and Genoa takes 16h 48m and the fastest train takes 13h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld to Genoa. 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 Genoa. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 4:42 PM which arrives into Genoa at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 16h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Genoa station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
Bielefeld to Genoa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Genoa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Book your Bielefeld to Genoa train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Bielefeld and Genoa is 847.2 km. The road distance is 1,155 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Genova Brignole via Dortmund Hbf, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 21m.