Cheapest price
$208
Average price
$238
Fastest journey
10 h 22 m
Average duration
11 h 10 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
656 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna will cost around $238 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $208.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a flight costs an average of €132.
Distance: 407 miles (656 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€181 Average price | €74 Average price Cheapest | €235 Average price |
10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 12m Average total duration 17h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | On time 6:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h54 | 6:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 6:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h49 | 8:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 6:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 21h16 | 3:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 6:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h22 | 6:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 20h44 | 3:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 6:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h17 | 8:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h21 | 8:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 8:07 AM 7:54 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h22 | 6:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | Delayed 8:07 AM 7:54 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h22 | 6:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | Delayed 8:07 AM 7:54 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h17 | 8:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 8:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 19h16 | 3:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 8:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 19h16 | 3:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 8:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h49 | 8:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 407 miles (656 km) |
Average train duration 10h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 10h 17m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:30 |
You can travel by train between Frankfurt am Main and Bologna with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $40 (€33). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.
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