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Kunsthaus Zürich
Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale to Zurich will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 51 trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct trains cover the 384 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 Sun, Nov 01 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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Trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich run on average 48 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 16:36. The fastest train covers the 238 miles (384 km) distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 238 miles (384 km) |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 4:36 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bologna Centrale to Zurich.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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InterCityNotte 752+ EuroCity 12 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 11:27 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 150 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 16 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 4:27 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ EuroCity 30 | 9:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h36 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 16 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3840 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+ EuroCity 32 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h17 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
9972+ EuroCity 16 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 20 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h16 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 28 | 11:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h21 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 28 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h16 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 16 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 4:27 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 28 | 12:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h21 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 28 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h16 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 20 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 6:27 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 28 | 1:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h21 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 28 | 1:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h16 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 20 | 1:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 6:27 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 2490+ EuroCity 24 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 126 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h21 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 28 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h21 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 22 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 7:27 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 306 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h23 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 28 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h21 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 28 | 3:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h16 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 126 | 3:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 10:27 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 306 | 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 306 | 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 28 | 5:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 11:27 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 | |
9946+ 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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Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station. It offers essential insight into Swiss cultural history, design, and nationhood.
Remarkable private collection in a villa, featuring Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern masterpieces in an intimate lakeside setting.
Zurich's famous old town shopping street links the main station to the lake. It is ideal for strolling, people-watching, and seeing the city's polished center.
Historic riverside old town with lanes, guild houses, churches, and viewpoints. It is the essential area for Zurich's medieval atmosphere.
Beautiful lakeside promenade lined with trees, gardens, and views across Lake Zurich. Perfect for a scenic walk in any season.
Sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, usually served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic in traditional brasseries.
Pan-fried grated potato cake with a crisp crust and soft center. A Swiss staple closely tied to Zurich and often served with meat, eggs, or cheese.
Swiss cheese fondue made by melting local cheeses with wine and garlic, then dipping bread. It is a beloved cold-weather social meal across Zurich.
Refined Swiss fine dining in a historic setting, led by a renowned chef. Known for modern tasting menus and polished service.
Historic casual restaurant by Lake Zurich, known for Zürich classics like rösti and veal dishes in a traditional guild-house setting.
Elegant old-town restaurant with classic Swiss and French cuisine. A strong choice for fondue, seasonal dishes, and a formal atmosphere.
Zurich is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help lower daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small rounding is common in cafes and taxis.
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Most Bologna Centrale to Zurich trains use the Bologna Centrale to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna Centrale and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
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 storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
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