Dortmund to Bologna Trains

Dortmund to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Bologna takes 14h 35m and the fastest train takes 11h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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.

14h 35m
Duration: 1,130 km
Distance: €265
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain

12h 57m

€176–408

Dortmund to Bologna train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Dortmund and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Bologna at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:24 AM → 4:54 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:24 AM → 4:54 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:22 AM → 4:54 PM
11h 32m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 8:54 PM
11h 18m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 6:54 AM
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19h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:22 AM → 4:54 PM
11h 32m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 17m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 8:54 PM
11h 18m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
19h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:34 AM → 4:54 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 13m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 8:54 PM
11h 18m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
19h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:34 AM → 4:54 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 13m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 8:54 PM
11h 18m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
19h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:34 AM → 4:54 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 6:49 PM
11h 13m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 8:54 PM
11h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dortmund 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Dortmund to Bologna train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:24 AM → 4:54 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:24 AM → 4:54 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:22 AM → 4:54 PM

7:32 AM → 6:49 PM

9:36 AM → 8:54 PM

11:32 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:22 AM → 4:54 PM

7:32 AM → 6:49 PM

9:36 AM → 8:54 PM

11:32 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:34 AM → 4:54 PM

7:36 AM → 6:49 PM

9:36 AM → 8:54 PM

11:36 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:34 AM → 4:54 PM

7:36 AM → 6:49 PM

9:36 AM → 8:54 PM

11:36 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:34 AM → 4:54 PM

7:36 AM → 6:49 PM

9:36 AM → 8:54 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBB

Train from Dortmund Hbf to Hauptbahnhof

Dortmund to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Dortmund to Bologna train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:24 AM → 4:54 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:24 AM → 4:54 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:22 AM → 4:54 PM

7:32 AM → 6:49 PM

9:36 AM → 8:54 PM

11:32 AM → 6:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:22 AM → 4:54 PM

7:32 AM → 6:49 PM

9:36 AM → 8:54 PM

11:32 AM → 6:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:34 AM → 4:54 PM

7:36 AM → 6:49 PM

9:36 AM → 8:54 PM

11:36 AM → 6:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:34 AM → 4:54 PM

7:36 AM → 6:49 PM

9:36 AM → 8:54 PM

11:36 AM → 6:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:34 AM → 4:54 PM

7:36 AM → 6:49 PM

9:36 AM → 8:54 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBB

Train from Dortmund Hbf to Hauptbahnhof

Where to next?

Train trips from Dortmund

Train trips to Bologna

Alternative transport options

11:32 AM → 6:54 AM
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11:32 AM → 6:54 AM
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11:36 AM → 6:54 AM
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11:36 AM → 6:54 AM
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