The average train between Erfurt and Bologna takes 16h 38m and the fastest train takes 14h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt 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 3 times a day between Erfurt and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Bologna at 5:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf station and arriving at Bologna Centrale station via Nürnberg Hbf station, München Hbf station, Kufstein station, Brennero - Brenner station and Bolzano Bozen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
Erfurt to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
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The distance between Erfurt and Bologna is 721.4 km. The road distance is 914 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Bologna Centrale via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Kufstein, Brennero - Brenner, and Bolzano Bozen in around 11h 59m.