The average train between Dortmund and Bologna takes 12h 41m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. 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 twice daily 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 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
11h 32m • 3 changes11h 17m • 3 changes11h 18m • 3 changesArrives next day
19h 22m • 3 changesWant 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 12h 41m.
Dortmund to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Dortmund to Bologna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Dortmund and Bologna is 831.9 km. The road distance is 1,130 km.
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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