How much does a train ticket from Essen to Bologna cost?

The average train ticket price from Essen to Bologna is $163. The best way to find train tickets from Essen to Bologna is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Bologna?

A train trip between Essen and Bologna is around 23h 35m, although the fastest train will take about 21h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 520 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Bologna?

The number of trains from Essen to Bologna can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Bologna by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Bologna?

Trains traveling between Essen and Bologna leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Bologna, Corticella, San Ruffillo.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bologna?

Once in Bologna, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are MAMbo - Bologna Modern Art Museum, Ducati Museum, Italian Cooking Class at Agriturismo San Giuliano, Basilica of San Petronio, University of Bologna.

Trains from Essen to Bologna | FlixBus

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Bologna.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$156 - $156	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train	Average Price$144 - $167	Average Duration23h 35m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly

Busbud recommends taking the train from Essen to Bologna

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 23 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

23h 35mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest ticket

20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Bologna: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$163

Average train trip duration23h 35m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure7:55am

Distance519 miles (837 km)

Latest train departure6:50pm

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Essen to Bologna Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Bologna?

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Bologna

A - Bologna

B - Corticella

C - San Ruffillo

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Essen to Bologna is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Bologna you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Essen and Bologna, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Essen to Bologna, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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