The South of France is calling! Trenitalia trains now running between Paris & Marseille 4 x a day. Book now

Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Popular in Bologna

Let's do this trip right

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

Take the train from Nuremberg to Bologna in 8 hours 4 minutes

If you want to travel from Nuremberg to Bologna by train, you've come to the right place.

You can expect the journey from Nuremberg to Bologna by train to take around 12 hours 29 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 8 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll usually find around 15 trains per day running on this route, which spans 342 miles (551 km). You’ll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Bologna.

You can save money on train tickets from Nuremberg to Bologna if you book in Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Nuremberg to Bologna if you book in advance.. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for timetables, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!

Nuremberg to Bologna by train

First train

05:54

Last train

23:13

Departure station

Nuremberg

Arrival station

Bologna

Journey time

From 8h 4m

Distance

342 miles (551 km)

Frequency

15 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train and bus operators

Flixbus

FAQs about the train journey from Nuremberg to Bologna

Want to know more about your journey from Nuremberg to Bologna? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Bologna from Nuremberg?

To travel to Bologna from Nuremberg, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 12 hours and 29 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 8 hours and 4 minutes. Alternatively, you can also take the bus from Nuremberg to Bologna. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Nuremberg to Bologna?

Trains from Nuremberg to Bologna take an average of 12 hours and 29 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 8 hours and 4 minutes. You'll usually find 15 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Nuremberg and Bologna by train?

The quickest journey time between Nuremberg and Bologna by train is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Nuremberg to Bologna?

No, there are no direct trains running from Nuremberg to Bologna, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Nuremberg to Bologna train times

Check out the next trains departing from Nuremberg to Bologna for Tuesday 1st July 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
06:5915:088h 9m, 1 change
08:5917:448h 45m, 2 changes
10:5919:168h 17m, 1 change
13:0721:118h 4m, 1 change
17:3108:4915h 18m, 2 changes
18:0309:4415h 41m, 4 changes
18:3110:4216h 11m, 3 changes
18:5909:4414h 45m, 6 changes
21:0111:2414h 23m, 4 changes
21:0112:2415h 23m, 3 changes

Cheap train tickets from Nuremberg to Bologna

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Nuremberg to Bologna by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.