Karlsruhe to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Bologna takes 10h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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.

10h 40m
Duration: 735 km
Distance: €181
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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9h 10m

€90–272

Karlsruhe to Bologna train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Bologna at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:01 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
13h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:04 AM → 1:54 PM
9h 50m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 4:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:01 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
1:01 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:03 AM → 1:54 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 4:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:01 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
1:01 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:03 AM → 1:54 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 4:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:01 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
1:01 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:03 AM → 1:54 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 4:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:01 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
1:01 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:03 AM → 1:54 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 4:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:01 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
1:01 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:04 AM → 1:54 PM
9h 50m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 4:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
11:01 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
1:01 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes

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