The average train between Heidelberg and Bologna takes 11h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Bologna at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Bologna station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
Heidelberg to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Heidelberg to Bologna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Bologna is 582.1 km. The road distance is 812 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bologna centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 19m.