- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 14 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Zurich will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bologna for Zurich on Mon, Jun 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 385 km distance in an average of 9 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 9 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2206 · 2494
2494
3898 · 2494
FlixBus · FlixBus
2494
FlixBus · FlixBus
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3898 · 2494Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $337 Average price | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Zurich:
A bus is $92 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Zurich costing on average $143 (€115).
A bus is $286 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Zurich costing on average $337 (€271).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $193 (€156) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $143 (€115). The journey takes 7h 33m versus 5h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Zurich buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h05 | 9:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
94742 · 4739 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h10 | 11:50 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
3898 · 2494 | 2:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h45 | 12:15 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 1 transfer | |
2206 · 2494 | 2:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h20 | 12:15 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 1 transfer | |
2494 | 3:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h45 | 12:15 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Zurich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 239 miles (385 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 239 miles (385 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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