Karlsruhe to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Bologna takes 11h 3m 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.

11h 3m
Duration: 735 km
Distance: €194
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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9h 10m

€91–401

Karlsruhe to Bologna train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 9:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Bologna at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

11:26 PM → 12:54 PM
Arrives next day
13h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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
3:01 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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
3:01 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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
3:01 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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
3:01 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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
3:01 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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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