The average train between Bremen and Bologna takes 20h 2m and the fastest train takes 14h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Bremen to Bologna. 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 Bremen and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bremen is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Bologna at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 20h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 37m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Bremen to Bologna? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bremen to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Bremen station and arriving at Bologna station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 2m.
Bremen to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bremen Hbf station.
Bremen to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Bremen to Bologna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bremen and Bologna is 972 km. The road distance is 1,329 km.
You can take a train from Bremen Hbf to Bologna centrale via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 40m.