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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Aachen takes 14h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 40m
Duration
1,138 km
Distance
€306
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bologna to Aachen train times

Trains run twice daily between Bologna and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Aachen at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express17h 11m • 3 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express19h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 11m • 3 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express17h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 11m • 3 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express19h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 11m • 3 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityÖsterreichische BundesbahnenNational Express14h 11m • 3 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express19h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 11m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityÖsterreichische BundesbahnenNational Express14h 11m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express19h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Aachen? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,137.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 40m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Aachen Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Koeln Hbf in around 12h 22m.

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