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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale station and arriving at Erfurt Hbf station via Brennero - Brenner station, Kufstein station, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station and Nürnberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
Bologna to Erfurt train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
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The distance between Bologna and Erfurt is 721.4 km. The road distance is 911 km.
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.