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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Dortmund
Showing times and prices for Dec 19
Cheapest price
$387
Average price
$387
Fastest journey
13 h 36 m
Average duration
13 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
832 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Dortmund will cost around $387 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $387.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Bologna for Dortmund on Fri, Dec 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct trains cover the 832 km distance in an average of 13 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 36 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest trains will take 13 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
05:45AM13h36
Bologna07:21PMDortmund
$3871One-way
0 transfers
05:45AM13h36
Bologna07:21PMDortmund
$3871One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 516 miles (832 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€184 Average price | €83 Average price Cheapest | €116 Average price |
13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 1m Average total duration 17h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bologna to Dortmund train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Dortmund trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 3:15 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:45 AM Bologna | 13h36 | 7:21 PM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Bologna to Dortmund trains with Omio?
Deutsche Bahn (ICE) as well as Frecciarossa and Italo offer trains services from Bologna to Dortmund. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bologna to Dortmund.
Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn (ICE)?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Deutsche Bahn (ICE), but also compare tickets for the likes of Frecciarossa and Italo to find the best option for your trip from Bologna to Dortmund.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Deutsche Bahn (ICE) with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bologna to Dortmund.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Deutsche Bahn (ICE) tickets can be bought on Deutsche Bahn (ICE)'s website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Frecciarossa and Italo to help you choose the right option for your journey from Bologna to Dortmund.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bologna to Dortmund.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Dortmund
Italy
Germany
Trains from Bologna to Dortmund run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€50) but you can travel from only $57 (€45) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 516 miles (832 km) distance in 12h 29m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $57 (€45)
Distance 516 miles (832 km) |
Average train duration 13h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€50) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 12h 29m |
First train 00:33 |
Last train 21:28 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $57 (€45)
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna to Dortmund trainsDeutsche Bahn, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Dortmund from $57 (€45). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
12h 29m
Cheapest Price
$63 (€50)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Frecciarossa
About
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make around 200 connections across the country each day and are renowned for their comfort, speed, and reduced environmental impact. Reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h), they connect major destinations such as Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, and Naples quickly and efficiently. When booking your Frecciarossa journey, you can choose between four classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. While each class offers different levels of comfort, all provide free Wi-Fi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services. Ticket options include Super Economy, Economy, and Base, making it easy to find the right balance of comfort and price for your trip.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
11h 25m
Cheapest Price
$289 (€231)
Frecciarossa frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag and 1 suitcase per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at carriage ends, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals, bar service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in Executive class
Seat reservation
Included in Executive class, optional fee for other classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, service animals free
Quiet zone
Italo
About
Italo is Italy’s private high-speed train service operated by Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV), connecting major cities such as Rome, Milan, Naples, Florence, Turin, Bologna, and Salerno. Its fleet includes the Italo AGV 575, capable of speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the eco-friendly Italo EVO, which reaches up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Passengers can choose from four classes — Smart, Comfort, Prima, and Club Executive — all offering modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, bathrooms, snack machines, and Italo Live entertainment with movies, music, and games. Italo offers three fare types — Low Cost, Economy, and Flex — providing different levels of price and flexibility. Popular routes include Rome–Milan, Rome–Florence, and Milan–Turin, making Italo a fast, comfortable, and convenient way to travel around Italy.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
17h 10m
Cheapest Price
$376 (€301)
Italo frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage (max 55x35x25cm) and 1 piece of luggage (max 75x53x30cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack bar service available in most trains with drinks and light refreshments. Welcome service in Prima and Club Executive classes
Seat reservation
Included in Prima and Club Executive. Optional extra cost in Smart and Comfort
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Dortmund
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Dortmund by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.
A day trip from Bologna to Dortmund is not feasible as the journey takes 12h 29m and covers a distance of 516 miles (832 km). Trains run 3 times per day.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
The train journey from Bologna to Dortmund is moderately scenic, offering views of the Italian countryside, the Alps, and parts of Germany's Rhineland region.
The distance by train from Bologna to Dortmund is 516 miles (832 km).
Train ticket prices from Bologna to Dortmund can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $63 (€50), while the average price is around $230 (€184).
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Dortmund is by bus, with a cost of around $57 (€45).
The first train from Bologna to Dortmund leaves at 12:33 AM.
The last train from Bologna to Dortmund leaves at 9:28 PM.
The train from Bologna to Dortmund takes 12h 29m and runs 3 per day.
There is no direct train service currently available from Bologna to Dortmund.
The train station in Bologna that goes to Dortmund is Bologna Centrale, which connects to Dortmund Hbf.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bologna to Dortmund.
Yes, you can take the train from Bologna to Dortmund.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Dortmund
Bologna
Dortmund
The major train station for departures in Bologna is Bologna Centrale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bologna Centrale for your trip from Bologna to Dortmund.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Dining
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
Accessibility
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Hotel
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
Information Desk
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Public transit options for Bologna Centrale
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
The major train station for arrivals in Dortmund is Dortmund Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dortmund Hbf for your journey to Dortmund from Bologna.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
Dining
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Kleimann
Hotel
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Esplanade
- Drei Kronen
- Hotel Unique Novum
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
7 kmDining
- Óla Kalá
- Imbiss Futterluke
- Pizzeria Puzzle
- Side Döner
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