The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Bologna takes 13h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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 5 times a day between Frankfurt am Main and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Bologna at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Bologna station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
Frankfurt am Main to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Bologna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Bologna is 656.3 km. The road distance is 872 km.
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Bologna centrale via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 20m.