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Bologna to Frankfurt (Main) Central Station train timetable

Looking to travel from Bologna to Frankfurt (Main) Central Station? On Trip.com, you can find Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting at £78.99, with the average price for this route being around £159.66. To get the best rates, we recommend trying split ticketing options.
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07:45
10 hours 19 minutes, Changes required
Bologna Central
18:04
Frankfurt (Main) Central Station
Deutsche Bahn
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07:50
10 hours 54 minutes, Changes required
Bologna Central
18:44
Frankfurt (Main) Central Station
Trenitalia
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09:36
9 hours 8 minutes, Changes required
Bologna Central
18:44
Paris
Trenitalia
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Bologna to Frankfurt (Main) Central Station Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Bologna to Frankfurt (Main) Central Station start at £78.99. The trip usually takes about 9 hours 8 minutes and spans approximately 655 km. Typically, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn operates 3 trains daily. For more information, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
07:45
Last train
Last train
09:36
Departure station
Departure station
Journey time
Journey time
9 hours 8 minutes
Distance
Distance
655 km
Price
Price
From £78.99
Train operators
Train operators
Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn

Bologna to Frankfurt (Main) Central Station high-speed train ticket offers

Trenitalia offers discounted fares on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity, and Intercity Notte trains, granting exclusive benefits on numerous routes. Availability is limited and dependent on train routes, times, and conditions.

Bologna to Frankfurt (Main) Central Station high-speed train ticket offers

FrecciaDAYS: save up to 60%

Take advantage of the FrecciaDAYS offer and enjoy up to 60% off on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This offer is available in 1st, 2nd, Business, Premium, and Standard classes, with a minimum price of €7.90. While the tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable, unlimited name changes are allowed before departure. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts, except for child discounts.

Trenitalia Super Economy fare

Trenitalia's Super Economy tickets are the most affordable option, designed for travellers who prioritise cost savings over flexibility. These deeply discounted tickets are ideal for those with fixed travel plans and who are confident their schedule will not change. Super Economy tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable. Due to their popularity and limited availability, it is advisable to book as early as possible to secure the best rates.

Two people offers

If two people are traveling, use the Freccia 2x1 offer to travel for the price of one on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains! Or, save up to 50% with the Me&You offer on Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca trains!

FrecciaSENIOR and Senior Offer

If you're a CartaFRECCIA member aged 60 or over, take advantage of the FrecciaSENIOR offer for Frecciarossa and Frecciargento travel from €29, and the Senior Offer for up to 50% off Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca travel.

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Onboard services for Bologna to Frankfurt (Main) Central Station trains

  • Frecciarossa

  • Italo

Trenitalia's Frecciarossa trains offer four travel classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. Additionally, Trenitalia's Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, and Intercity trains provide both 1st and 2nd class options.

First Class features spacious leather armchairs, reclining tables, reading lights, ample legroom, complimentary snacks and drinks, free newspapers, and other premium amenities, while Second Class (Standard Class) offers four-seat rows, reclining seats, free WiFi, and individual power outlets.

Italo trains provide various classes to meet different comfort needs and preferences: Smart, Prima Business, and Club Executive. Choose the best class for your journey with Italo trains.

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  • Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard Class provides cost-effective high-speed train travel with seats arranged in rows of four. Travelers can take advantage of free WiFi, power outlets, and ample luggage space, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free journey.

  • Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium Class delivers a comfortable travel experience with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers can relax in leather reclining seats on most trains and enjoy complimentary welcome snacks and water, making their journey more enjoyable.

  • Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business Class is tailored for business travelers, providing enhanced space, comfort, and privacy. Passengers benefit from leather reclining seats with extra room, complimentary welcome food and drinks, and the option of a silent coach for a quieter journey.

  • Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive Class, exclusively available on Frecciarossa 1000 and 500 trains, offers top-tier comfort and privacy with spaciously arranged leather reclining armchairs. Passengers benefit from Fast Track service and complimentary access to the FrecciaLounge.

  • Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Intercity trains provide comfortable seating, air conditioning, power outlets, and designated areas for luggage and bikes. Intercity Notte offers options like Basic Seats, Comfort Couchettes, Deluxe Sleeping Cabins, and Excelsior Cabins. Regional trains include essential amenities such as air conditioning and luggage space.

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  • Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class offers budget-friendly comfort with reclining leather seats, footrests, side tables, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, luggage space, and vending machines for snacks and drinks.

  • Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class enhances your travel experience with wider reclining Frau leather seats, extra space, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, at-seat welcome snacks and drinks, and Fast Track entrance.

  • Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class ensures the utmost luxury with spacious armchairs, personal screens, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, free access to the Italo Club Lounge, Fast Track entry service, and at-seat dedicated catering.

Bologna to Frankfurt (Main) Central Station ticket types

Trenitalia provides multiple ticket options to accommodate different travel requirements and preferences, including Base, Economy and Super Economy.

Bologna to Frankfurt (Main) Central Station ticket types

Base

The Base ticket offers comprehensive flexibility, allowing passengers to switch to another train of the same category on the same route up to one hour after the scheduled departure, with a €10 fee. This ticket includes unlimited changes before departure, one change within one hour after departure, unlimited name changes before departure, and an 80% refund if cancelled before departure.

Economy

The Economy fare offers moderate flexibility, enabling one date or time change before departure with a price difference and unlimited name changes before departure subject to a fee and availability. However, it is non-refundable and does not permit access to other trains.

Super Economy

The Super Economy fare is the most cost-effective option, non-refundable, and non-changeable, which allows unlimited name changes before departure, but does not allow access to other trains.

How to buy cheap train tickets in Italy

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    Book in advance

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  • Consider regional trains

    Consider regional trains

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