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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Cheapest price on Oct 24
€71
Average ticket price on Oct 24
€123
Fastest journey on Oct 24
4 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
4 h 51 m
Trains on Oct 24
91
Distance
386 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB will cost around €123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €71.
On Sat, Oct 24, we found 91 trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 24 the direct trains cover the 386 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
On Sat, Oct 24 the slowest trains will take 4 h 51 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.
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EuroCity 2812:06 PM11h21Bologna Centrale11:27 PMZurich HB€711One-way1 transfer- 9924+EuroCity 281:06 PM10h21Bologna Centrale11:27 PMZurich HB€721One-way1 transfer
- 9982+EuroCity 283:11 PM8h16Bologna Centrale11:27 PMZurich HB€741One-way1 transfer
- 9916+EuroCity 2811:06 AM12h21Bologna Centrale11:27 PMZurich HB€801One-way1 transfer
- 9932+EuroCity 283:06 PM8h21Bologna Centrale11:27 PMZurich HB€821One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+EuroCity 3064:36 PM4h51Bologna Centrale9:27 PMZurich HB€1421One-way1 transfer- FRECCIAROSSA 9532+EuroCity 222:36 PM4h51Bologna Centrale7:27 PMZurich HB€1421One-way1 transfer
- FRECCIAROSSA 9584+EuroCity 243:36 PM4h51Bologna Centrale8:27 PMZurich HB€1521One-way1 transfer
- FRECCIAROSSA 9514+EuroCity 201:36 PM4h51Bologna Centrale6:27 PMZurich HB€1541One-way1 transfer
- FRECCIAROSSA 9544+EuroCity 1265:36 PM4h51Bologna Centrale10:27 PMZurich HB€1421One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Italy
Switzerland
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB run on average 40 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 14:54. The fastest train covers the 239 miles (386 km) distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 239 miles (386 km) |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 2:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB.
Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB trains for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TTPER 2452+EuroCity 12 | 5:00 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h27 | 11:27 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+EuroCity 14 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h34 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9504+EuroCity 14 | 7:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h56 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+EuroCity 150 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9904+EuroCity 16 | 8:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h21 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9904+EuroCity 150 | 8:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9904+EuroCity 20 | 8:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h21 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9966+EuroCity 16 | 8:41 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h46 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9966+EuroCity 150 | 8:41 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h46 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9966+EuroCity 20 | 8:41 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h46 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 30 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9908+EuroCity 150 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9968+EuroCity 16 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9968+EuroCity 150 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9512+EuroCity 150 | 9:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+EuroCity 16 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9912+EuroCity 16 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9972+EuroCity 20 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h16 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9972+EuroCity 16 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9616+EuroCity 30 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h01 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9916+EuroCity 16 | 11:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9974+EuroCity 16 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9974+EuroCity 20 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9520+EuroCity 16 | 11:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+EuroCity 20 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9920+EuroCity 20 | 12:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9976+EuroCity 20 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9976+EuroCity 22 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9524+EuroCity 32 | 12:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
 Intercity 606+EuroCity 22 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h24 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9924+EuroCity 20 | 1:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9978+EuroCity 20 | 1:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9978+EuroCity 22 | 1:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9514+EuroCity 20 | 1:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+EuroCity 24 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9928+EuroCity 24 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9928+EuroCity 22 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9928+EuroCity 36 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9532+EuroCity 22 | 2:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 608+EuroCity 36 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h23 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9932+EuroCity 24 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9932+EuroCity 126 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9932+EuroCity 36 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9982+EuroCity 24 | 3:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9982+EuroCity 36 | 3:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9584+EuroCity 24 | 3:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+EuroCity 126 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 8134+EuroCity 28 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 8134+EuroCity 36 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 8134+EuroCity 126 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9540+EuroCity 36 | 4:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 590+EuroCity 28 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h33 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9940+EuroCity 126 | 5:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9986+EuroCity 28 | 5:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 9986+EuroCity 126 | 5:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9544+EuroCity 126 | 5:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| 8944+EuroCity 28 | 6:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9588+EuroCity 28 | 6:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Most Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB trains use the Bologna Centrale to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna Centrale and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
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