The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Bologna
Cheapest price
£116
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
11 h 55 m
Average duration
11 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
822 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Bologna will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £116.
To travel from Düsseldorf to Bologna you need to make at least one change.
ICE 529 · RJ 87
ICE 529 · RJ 87Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Düsseldorf to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 822 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£162 Average Price | £117 Average Price | £95 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 29m Average total duration 20h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Düsseldorf to Bologna train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 529 · RJ 87 | On time 07:21 Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h55 | 19:16 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Bologna
Distance 822 km |
Average train duration 11h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 11h 44m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia from Düsseldorf to Bologna trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trenitalia trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Bologna from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Trenitalia
FAQs: Düsseldorf to Bologna train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Bologna
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Zur Pfeffermühle
- Pizzeria Da Gino
- Rohbau
- Grindhouse Homemade Burgers
- Novum Hotel Maxim Düsseldorf City
- Günnewig Hotel Esplanade
- Novum Hotel Flora
- Hotel Niku
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- 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
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