The average train between Bologna and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf at 3:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Bologna to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Bologna to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 655.8 km. The road distance is 906 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Frankfurt via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 10h.