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The average train between Dortmund and Bologna takes 14h 54m 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 54m
Duration
1,130 km
Distance
€263
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
12h 57m
€179–417

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 5:36 PM which arrives into Bologna at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno19h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 20m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 18m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno19h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 20m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 18m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno19h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 20m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno19h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 20m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno19h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 20m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 18m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno19h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 20m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 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.

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  • Distance: 1,129.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 54m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bologna centrale via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 57m.

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