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The average train between Bologna and Erfurt takes 14h 55m and the fastest train takes 11h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Erfurt. 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 55m
Duration
910 km
Distance
€168
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bologna to Erfurt train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Bologna and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 14h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 36m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 13m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 34m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 36m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 13m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 34m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 59m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 13m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 34m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBWESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 59m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 13m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 34m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 36m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 13m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBRailjetTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 34m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 36m • 5 changes
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    TrenitaliaÖBBÖBBTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 34m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBRailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 34m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TrenitaliaÖBBRailjetTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 34m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBWESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 36m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 909.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Erfurt Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Kufstein, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 10h 57m.

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