The average train between Dortmund and Bologna takes 14h 52m 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Dortmund and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Bologna at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Bologna station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
Dortmund to Bologna train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Bologna train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Dortmund to Bologna train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Bologna is 831.9 km. The road distance is 1,129 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bologna centrale via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 34m.