The average train between Kiel and Bologna takes 22h 30m and the fastest train takes 20h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 3 times a day between Kiel and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 10:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 22h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Bologna station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
Kiel to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Kiel to Bologna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Kiel and Bologna is 1,096.2 km. The road distance is 1,485 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bologna centrale via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 16h 31m.
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