The average train between Bologna and Düsseldorf takes 15h 32m and the fastest train takes 11h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Düsseldorf. 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 Bologna and Düsseldorf. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Düsseldorf at 4:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 15h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Düsseldorf? 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 Bologna to Düsseldorf. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Düsseldorf station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.
Bologna to Düsseldorf train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Düsseldorf train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Book your Bologna to Düsseldorf train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bologna and Düsseldorf is 821.5 km. The road distance is 1,106 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Düsseldorf Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 14m.