The average train between Bologna and Nuremberg takes 16h 12m and the fastest train takes 15h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Nuremberg. 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 Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 5:16 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bologna is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 1:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano Bozen and take an average of 16h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Nuremberg station via Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.
Bologna to Nuremberg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Nuremberg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Bologna to Nuremberg train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Nuremberg is 551.9 km. The road distance is 719 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Nürnberg Hbf via Bolzano Bozen, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf, and München Hbf in around 9h 20m.