The average train between Bologna and Erfurt takes 17h 5m and the fastest train takes 11h 22m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Bologna and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 11:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 17h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Erfurt station via Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
Bologna to Erfurt train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Erfurt train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Bologna to Erfurt train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Erfurt is 721.4 km. The road distance is 910 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Erfurt Hbf via Bolzano Bozen, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 10h 49m.