The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Zurich
Cheapest price
$143
Average price
$185
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $143.
Of the 46 trains that leave Bologna for Zurich on Sun, May 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 10 the direct trains cover the 385 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, May 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 2458+
EuroCity 145:53 AM6h34Bologna Centrale12:27 PMZurich HB$1431One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 2480+
EuroCity 284:33 PM6h54Bologna Centrale11:27 PMZurich HB$1431One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+
EuroCity 1263:50 PM6h37Bologna Centrale10:27 PMZurich HB$1431One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2490+
EuroCity 241:50 PM6h37Bologna Centrale8:27 PMZurich HB$1431One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+
EuroCity 1507:50 AM6h37Bologna Centrale2:27 PMZurich HB$1431One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+
EuroCity 243:36 PM4h51Bologna Centrale8:27 PMZurich HB$3001One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+
EuroCity 222:36 PM4h51Bologna Centrale7:27 PMZurich HB$2061One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+
EuroCity 286:36 PM4h51Bologna Centrale11:27 PMZurich HB$3491One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
EuroCity 3064:36 PM4h51Bologna Centrale9:27 PMZurich HB$3001One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+
EuroCity 1509:36 AM4h51Bologna Centrale2:27 PMZurich HB$1861One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Zurich
Omio 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 $112.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $340 Average price | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m 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) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 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 $93 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Zurich costing on average $144 (€115).
A bus is $289 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Zurich costing on average $340 (€271).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
The journey is about 30m faster (5h 20m by train vs 5h 50m by car) and roughly $51 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($144 (€115) vs $195 (€156)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bologna to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 10. 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 | |
30 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 22 | 9:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h16 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 9:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ EuroCity 30 | 9:51 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h36 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 22 | 10:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h21 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 22 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h16 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 24 | 10:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h16 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 22 | 11:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h21 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 24 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h16 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 22 | 11:11 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h16 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 22 | 12:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 24 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h16 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 22 | 12:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ EuroCity 332 | 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 | |
9978+ EuroCity 24 | 1:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 22 | 1:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 306 | 1:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h16 | 9:27 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 306 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 22 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 24 | 2:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 8:27 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 306 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 24 | 3:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 24 | 3:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 8:27 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 126 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 306 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 28 | 4:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 2480+ EuroCity 28 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h54 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 306 | 4:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9986+ EuroCity 126 | 5:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9986+ EuroCity 28 | 5:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 126 | 5:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 10:27 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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Zurich
Trains from Bologna to Zurich run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€61) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 239 miles (385 km) distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 239 miles (385 km) |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€61) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna to Zurich trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Zurich from $24 (€19). 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 to Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Zurich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Zurich
- 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
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- 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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