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The average train between Erfurt and Bologna takes 17h 20m 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.

17h 20m
Duration
910 km
Distance
€209
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Erfurt to Bologna train times

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 10:14 PM which arrives into Bologna at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHNightjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Trenitalia16h 44m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHNightjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Trenitalia14h 31m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHNightjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Trenitalia20h 39m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHNightjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Trenitalia16h 44m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHNightjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Trenitalia20h 39m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHNightjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Trenitalia16h 44m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHNightjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Trenitalia14h 31m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 909.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 20m

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

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Bologna centrale via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Brennero - Brenner, and Verona Porta Nuova in around 11h 53m.

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