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Bologna, Italy → Dortmund, Germany

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Eight ways to Travel from Bologna to Dortmund

Composite routes from Bologna to Dortmund

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$24.14–$279.49

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$698.74
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.86–$825.78
Plane from Linate Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.86–$533.58

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Linate Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$825.78

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.09–$584.40
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$762.26
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$508.17
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.28–$343.02
Plane from Linate Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.75–$508.17
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.69–$889.30

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$495.47
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$635.22
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.23–$279.49

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.09–$317.61

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.68–$889.30

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.09–$825.78
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$1,079.87
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.09–$952.82

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.69–$431.95

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Linate Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.99–$508.17

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$107.99–$165.16

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.84–$82.58

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$31.76–$36.84
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.87–$82.58
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.11–$43.19
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.87–$76.23

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.52–$24.14

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$20.33

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.60–$82.58
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$54.63
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.60–$76.23

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.28–$62.25
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.30–$43.19
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$47.01–$60.98

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.52–$24.14
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.70
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.52–$22.87

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.75–$215.97
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.44–$114.34

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.52–$25.41
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$35.57

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$120.69–$1,206.91

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Dortmund?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Dortmund is to bus which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 18h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Dortmund?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Dortmund is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs $119.57 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 18h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Milan Centrale and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

How far is it from Bologna to Dortmund?

The distance between Bologna and Dortmund is 905 km. The road distance is 1092 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Dortmund without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs $184.78 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Dortmund?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Bologna to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Dortmund bus from?

Bologna to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Dortmund train from?

Bologna to Dortmund train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Bologna to Dortmund is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs $184.78 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 18h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $52.17 - $293.48 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Bologna to Dortmund bus arrive?

Bologna to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Bologna to Dortmund train arrive?

Bologna to Dortmund train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Dortmund is 1092 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Bologna to Dortmund.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Dortmund?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bologna to Dortmund?

Book your Bologna to Dortmund bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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