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The average train between Germany and Bologna takes 18h 21m and the fastest train takes 14h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany 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.

18h 21m
Duration
1,386 km
Distance
€320
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
16h 14m
€226–523

Germany to Bologna train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Germany and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 18h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno21h 40m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno17h • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno14h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno14h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno22h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno20h 15m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno14h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno14h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno22h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno20h 15m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno14h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno14h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno22h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno20h 15m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno14h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno22h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno20h 15m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno19h 40m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno14h 23m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno22h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno20h 15m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno21h 40m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno14h 20m • 5 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno14h 20m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 1,386.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 21m

What companies run services between Germany and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Bologna centrale via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 16h 14m.

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