The average train between Bochum and Bologna takes 14h 51m and the fastest train takes 11h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum 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 4 times a day between Bochum and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Bologna at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bochum to Bologna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Bologna station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.
Bochum to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Bochum to Bologna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Bochum and Bologna is 835 km. The road distance is 1,133 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Bologna centrale via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 22m.