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Dresden to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Bologna takes 18h and the fastest train takes 17h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Dresden 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.

18h
Duration
1,240 km
Distance
€167
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Dresden to Bologna train times

Trains run once daily between Dresden and Bologna. The service departs Dresden at 11:52 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bologna at 06:27:00. All services require a transfer at Hof Hbf and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nightjet18h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nightjet17h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nightjet17h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nightjet17h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nightjet17h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nightjet17h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nightjet18h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,240.2 km
  • Duration: 18h

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centrale via Leipzig Hbf, Kufstein, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, and Bolzano Bozen in around 13h 51m.

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