Erfurt to Bologna trains

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The average train between Erfurt and Bologna takes 16h 44m and the fastest train takes 12h 30m. 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.

16h 44m
Duration: 910 km
Distance: €165
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Kufstein

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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain Rb
Take the train from Kufstein to Brennero - Brennertrain Rj / ...
Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr

11h 26m

€111–382

Erfurt to Bologna train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Erfurt and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

2:14 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 5 changes
10:14 PM → 3:44 PM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:14 AM → 10:45 PM
14h 31m • 5 changes
2:14 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 5 changes
10:14 PM → 3:44 PM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:14 AM → 7:44 PM
12h 30m • 5 changes
9:14 AM → 10:45 PM
13h 31m • 5 changes
2:14 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 5 changes
10:14 PM → 3:44 PM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:14 AM → 7:44 PM
12h 30m • 5 changes
9:14 AM → 10:45 PM
13h 31m • 5 changes
2:14 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 5 changes
5:14 PM → 3:44 PM
Arrives next day
22h 30m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

8:14 AM → 10:45 PM
14h 31m • 5 changes
2:14 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 5 changes
10:14 PM → 3:44 PM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

8:14 AM → 10:45 PM
14h 31m • 5 changes
10:14 AM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
21h 30m • 5 changes
10:14 PM → 3:44 PM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

8:14 AM → 10:45 PM
14h 31m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Erfurt 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.

Map of how to get from Erfurt to Bologna.

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Distance: 909.8 km
Duration: 16h 44m

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 Bolzano Bozen in around 11h 26m.

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