The average train between Duisburg and Bologna takes 14h 45m and the fastest train takes 10h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Duisburg 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 every 4 hours between Duisburg and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Bologna at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 14h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Duisburg station and arriving at Bologna station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
Duisburg to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Duisburg to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Duisburg to Bologna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Duisburg and Bologna is 842.9 km. The road distance is 1,098 km.
You can take a train from Duisburg Hbf to Bologna centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 18m.