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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$157
Average price
$182
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 29 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolzano to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolzano to Zurich will cost around $182 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $157.
It's difficult to get from Bolzano to Zurich without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3463 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+
EuroCity 30
Regionale 16033 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+
EuroCity 16
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Regionale TRENORD 2608+
EuroCity 14
8963 · 8988+
EuroCity 26
8953 · 8974+
EuroCity 150
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713+
EuroCity 150
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 · FRECCIAROSSA 9736+
EuroCity 24
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Regionale TRENORD 2608+
EuroCity 14
FRECCIAROSSA 9721+
EuroCity 16
8963 · 8988+
EuroCity 26Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$156 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Bolzano to Zurich:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Zurich costing on average $156 (€126).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
Tickets start at around $156 (€126) compared to roughly $124 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-32.00 (€-25.83). The journey takes 6h 10m versus 4h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bolzano to Zurich trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 · FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ EuroCity 24 | 1:12 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 7h15 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
8963 · 8988+ EuroCity 28 | On time 2:42 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 8h45 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
8963 · 9946+ EuroCity 28 | 2:42 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 8h45 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
8963 · 8988+ EuroCity 26 | On time 2:42 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 7h45 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Regionale TRENORD 2608+ EuroCity 14 | 5:00 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 7h27 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3461+ EuroCity 30 | 5:00 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 10h27 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ EuroCity 30 | 5:50 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 9h37 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8953 · 8974+ EuroCity 150 | 6:42 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 7h45 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
8953 · 8974+ EuroCity 16 | 6:42 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 9h45 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
8953 · 9972+ EuroCity 16 | 6:42 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 9h45 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ EuroCity 150 | 7:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 7h15 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3463 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+ EuroCity 30 | 7:31 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 7h56 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16033 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+ EuroCity 16 | 8:31 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 7h56 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721+ EuroCity 16 | 8:45 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 7h42 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bolzano to Zurich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $90 (€72) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 15:33. The fastest train covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average train duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€72) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 15m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 3:33 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
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