Jena to Bologna Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Bologna takes 17h 35m and the fastest train takes 13h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena 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.

17h 35m
Duration: 1,171 km
Distance: €291
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain

14h 21m

€175–617

Jena to Bologna train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Jena and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 17h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:43 PM → 4:54 PM
Arrives next day
18h 11m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:38 AM → 6:49 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
7:38 AM → 8:54 PM
13h 16m • 5 changes
9:38 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
21h 16m • 5 changes
1:38 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
19h 11m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:22 AM → 6:49 PM
14h 27m • 5 changes
7:38 AM → 8:54 PM
13h 16m • 5 changes
9:38 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
21h 16m • 5 changes
12:38 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
20h 11m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:47 AM → 6:49 PM
13h 2m • 5 changes
7:38 AM → 8:54 PM
13h 16m • 5 changes
9:38 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
21h 16m • 5 changes
1:38 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
19h 11m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 6:49 PM
13h 2m • 5 changes
7:38 AM → 8:54 PM
13h 16m • 5 changes
9:38 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
21h 16m • 5 changes
1:38 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
19h 11m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 6:49 PM
13h 2m • 5 changes
7:38 AM → 8:54 PM
13h 16m • 5 changes
9:38 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
21h 16m • 5 changes
1:38 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
19h 11m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:47 AM → 6:49 PM
13h 2m • 5 changes
7:38 AM → 8:54 PM
13h 16m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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