The average train between Hamm and Bologna takes 15h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamm 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 4 times a day between Hamm and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamm is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Bologna at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 15h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hamm 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 Hamm to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Hamm station and arriving at Bologna station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
Hamm to Bologna train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Hamm to Bologna train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Hamm to Bologna train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hamm and Bologna is 840.5 km. The road distance is 1,160 km.
You can take a train from Hamm to Bologna centrale via Dortmund Hbf, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 47m.