Dortmund to Bologna Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Bologna takes 14h 55m 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 55m
Duration: 1,130 km
Distance: €282
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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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 34m

€176–460

Dortmund to Bologna train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dortmund and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:34 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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 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 27, 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 28, 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 Thursday, October 29, 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 Friday, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 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 Sunday, November 1, 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

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