The average train between Bielefeld and Italy takes 18h 2m and the fastest train takes 14h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld to Italy. 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 Italy. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 4:42 PM which arrives into Italy at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 18h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




15h 17m • 4 changes




14h 23m • 4 changes




14h 42m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




22h 43m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Italy. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Italy station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.
Bielefeld to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Roma Termini station.
The distance between Bielefeld and Italy is 1,088.4 km. The road distance is 1,595 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Roma Termini via Dortmund Hbf, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 16h 11m.