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Leave at 08:30 and travel via Munich: 21h11 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Sleep on the way
From Amsterdam take the NJ 40421 at 18:01 and arrive at 16:11. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
Make a stopover in Munich
The journey takes at least 16h15. Spend a night in Munich and you'll be on the train for about six hours a day, with a bonus city.
How punctual is this route?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
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Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 16h40 | ± 4h33 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 46 kg | ± 135 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (16h15) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h23 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1309 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 1075 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Bologna?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Bologna takes 16h15. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Bologna?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Munich or Zurich.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Bologna?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Bologna?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper, especially for ICE trains and night trains.
How punctual is the train to Bologna?
The ICE 225 arrived on time in München Hbf on 95% of trips, with an average delay of 0 minutes (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
