The average train between Leipzig and Bologna takes 18h 44m and the fastest train takes 15h 54m. 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.
Trains run 4 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 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 18h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf station and arriving at Bologna centrale station via Nürnberg Hbf station, München Hbf station, Kufstein station, Brennero - Brenner station and Verona Porta Nuova station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.
Leipzig to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
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The distance between Leipzig and Bologna is 765.1 km. The road distance is 956 km.
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 Verona Porta Nuova in around 12h 42m.