Frankfurt am Main to Bologna train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna without transferring at least once.

Deutsche BahnICE 529 · RJ 87
09:54AM10h22
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
08:16PMBologna Centrale
$2081One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1621+ÖBB NightjetNJ 295
10:22AM19h16
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
05:38AMBologna Centrale
$2211One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 527+ÖBB NightjetNJ 295
08:54AM20h44
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
05:38AMBologna Centrale
$2211One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 23 · ICE 1003+ÖBB NightjetNJ 295
08:22AM21h16
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
05:38AMBologna Centrale
$2211One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 593+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 89
09:50AM12h21
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
10:11PMBologna Centrale
$2261One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Bologna

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)

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Bus
Flight

€181

Average price

€74

Average price

Cheapest

€235

Average price

10h 44m

Average total duration

10h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

18h 12m

Average total duration

17h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 16m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

-

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.0 - 3.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Frankfurt am Main to Bologna train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16
Last updated at 10:36 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 23 · ICE 1003+obb_railjetRJ 87
On time
6:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
11h54
6:16 PM Bologna Centrale
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 23 · ICE 1003+obb_railjetRJ 896:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
13h49
8:11 PM Bologna Centrale2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 23 · ICE 1003+obb_nightjetNJ 2956:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
21h16
3:38 AM Bologna Centrale2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 527+obb_railjetRJ 87
On time
6:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
11h22
6:16 PM Bologna Centrale
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 527+obb_nightjetNJ 2956:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
20h44
3:38 AM Bologna Centrale1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 527+obb_railjetRJ 896:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
13h17
8:11 PM Bologna Centrale1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 593+obb_railjetRJ 897:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
12h21
8:11 PM Bologna Centrale1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 529 · RJ 87
Delayed
8:07 AM 7:54 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
10h22
6:16 PM Bologna Centrale
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 529+obb_railjetRJ 87
Delayed
8:07 AM 7:54 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
10h22
6:16 PM Bologna Centrale
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 529+obb_railjetRJ 89
Delayed
8:07 AM 7:54 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
12h17
8:11 PM Bologna Centrale
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1621+obbBRB RE5+obb_nightjetNJ 2958:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
19h16
3:38 AM Bologna Centrale2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 1621+obb_nightjetNJ 2958:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
19h16
3:38 AM Bologna Centrale1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1621+obb_railjetRJ 898:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
11h49
8:11 PM Bologna Centrale1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna?

The best time to book your train from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Frankfurt am Main to Bologna route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna

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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $51 (€41) by bus.
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 $51 (€41)
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
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 $51 (€41)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna trains

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.

Train information from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 10 h 1 min
  • Cheapest Price: $40
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 8 a day

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