Leipzig to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Bologna takes 16h 29m and the fastest train takes 14h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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.

16h 29m
Duration: 1,026 km
Distance: €210
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain Rb
Take the train from Kufstein to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr

12h 30m

€155–523

Leipzig to Bologna train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Leipzig and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 16h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:55 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 49m • 5 changes
7:55 PM → 3:44 PM
Arrives next day
19h 49m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:04 AM → 5:14 PM
16h 10m • 5 changes
5:41 AM → 7:44 PM
14h 3m • 5 changes
7:55 AM → 10:45 PM
14h 50m • 5 changes
1:55 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 49m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:04 AM → 5:14 PM
16h 10m • 5 changes
5:41 AM → 7:44 PM
14h 3m • 5 changes
7:55 AM → 10:45 PM
14h 50m • 5 changes
1:55 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 49m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:04 AM → 5:14 PM
16h 10m • 5 changes
5:41 AM → 7:44 PM
14h 3m • 5 changes
7:55 AM → 10:45 PM
14h 50m • 5 changes
1:55 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 49m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:04 AM → 5:14 PM
16h 10m • 5 changes
5:41 AM → 7:44 PM
14h 3m • 5 changes
7:55 AM → 10:45 PM
14h 50m • 5 changes
1:55 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 49m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

1:04 AM → 5:14 PM
16h 10m • 5 changes
5:41 AM → 7:44 PM
14h 3m • 5 changes
7:55 AM → 10:45 PM
14h 50m • 5 changes
1:55 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
17h 49m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:04 AM → 5:14 PM
16h 10m • 5 changes
5:41 AM → 7:44 PM
14h 3m • 5 changes
7:55 AM → 10:45 PM
14h 50m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leipzig to Bologna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leipzig to Bologna.

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Distance: 1,025.8 km
Duration: 16h 29m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Bologna Centrale via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Kufstein, Brennero - Brenner, and Bolzano Bozen in around 12h 30m.

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