The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
55
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 $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
Of the 55 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Zurich HB on Tue, Mar 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 10 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 Tue, Mar 10 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.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+
EuroCity 26
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+
EuroCity 150
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+
EuroCity 20
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+
EuroCity 16
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+
EuroCity 24
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+
EuroCity 150
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+
EuroCity 16
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+
EuroCity 26
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
EuroCity 36
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+
EuroCity 20Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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$115 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 752+ EuroCity 12 | 4:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 10:27 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+ EuroCity 14 | 4:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h34 | 11:27 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 6:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h56 | 11:27 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ EuroCity 150 | 6:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 1:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 150 | 7:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 1:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 20 | 7:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h21 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 16 | 7:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h21 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 16 | 7:41 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h46 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 20 | 7:41 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h46 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 150 | 7:41 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h46 | 1:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 16 | 8:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 30 | 8:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
9908+ EuroCity 150 | 8:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 1:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 150 | 8:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 1:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 8:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 1:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ EuroCity 16 | 8:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 16 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 16 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 20 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h16 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h01 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 16 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 16 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 20 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ EuroCity 16 | 10:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 20 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 20 | 11:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 22 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 20 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ EuroCity 22 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h24 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 20 | 12:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 22 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 20 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 12:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+ EuroCity 24 | 12:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 36 | 1:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 22 | 1:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 24 | 1:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 1:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 36 | 2:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h23 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 24 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 24 | 2:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 36 | 2:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 2:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ EuroCity 26 | 2:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 36 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 28 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 26 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 36 | 3:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h33 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9940+ EuroCity 26 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9986+ EuroCity 28 | 4:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9986+ EuroCity 26 | 4:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 17:36. The fastest train covers the 239 miles (386 km) distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 239 miles (386 km) |
Average train duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 17:36 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Zurich HB from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
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