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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Bologna and Helmstedt. The average train journey from Bologna to Helmstedt takes 14 hours and 15 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 12 hours and 51 minutes.
Distance | 535 mi (861 km) |
Fastest train | 12h 51m |
Lowest price | $116.56 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bologna to Helmstedt?
2 train services operate from Bologna to Helmstedt. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 15h 41m | $116.56 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 12h 51m | $163.23 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bologna to Helmstedt start from $163, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Helmstedt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bologna leaves from Bologna Central Train Station . And in Helmstedt trains arrive at Train Station .
From Bologna to Helmstedt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 51 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bologna and Helmstedt is approximately 535 miles, or 861 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 14 hours and 15 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 hours and 51 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Bologna to Helmstedt tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bologna at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Bologna twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Helmstedt to Bologna.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bologna?
Main departure station: Bologna Central Train Station
There is one train station in Bologna.
All train stations in Bologna:
Bologna Central Train Station
Where is the train station in Helmstedt?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Helmstedt has one train station.
All train stations in Helmstedt:
Train Station
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