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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Erfurt takes 15h 30m and the fastest train takes 12h 19m. 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.

15h 30m
Duration
1,124 km
Distance
€260
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bologna to Erfurt train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Bologna and Erfurt. 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 Erfurt at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 15h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 20m • 3 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 24m • 3 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 20m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 33m • 3 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 20m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 20m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 19m • 3 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 20m • 3 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Erfurt? 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: 1,123.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Erfurt Hbf via Milano Centrale, Arth-Goldau, and Basel SBB in around 13h 8m.

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