Paderborn to Bologna Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Paderborn and Bologna takes 18h 48m and the fastest train takes 14h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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.

18h 48m
Duration: 1,168 km
Distance: €265
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Basel

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Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain

13h 52m

€172–430

Paderborn to Bologna train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Paderborn and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bologna at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 18h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:48 AM → 8:54 PM
14h 6m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
22h 6m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
20h 1m • 4 changes
6:48 PM → 10:54 AM
Arrives next day
16h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:48 AM → 8:54 PM
14h 6m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
22h 6m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
20h 1m • 4 changes
6:48 PM → 10:54 AM
Arrives next day
16h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:48 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
22h 6m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
20h 1m • 4 changes
4:48 PM → 1:54 PM
Arrives next day
21h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:48 AM → 8:54 PM
14h 6m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
22h 6m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
20h 1m • 4 changes
6:48 PM → 1:54 PM
Arrives next day
19h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:48 AM → 8:54 PM
14h 6m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
22h 6m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
20h 1m • 4 changes
6:48 PM → 1:54 PM
Arrives next day
19h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:48 AM → 8:54 PM
14h 6m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
22h 6m • 4 changes
12:48 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
20h 1m • 4 changes
6:48 PM → 1:54 PM
Arrives next day
19h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:48 AM → 8:54 PM
14h 6m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paderborn 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.

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Bologna centrale via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 52m.

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