Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
6 h 2 m
Average duration
6 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
386 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich HB for Bologna Centrale on Tue, Jul 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 386 km distance in an average of 6 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 2 m .
On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 6 h 37 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €81.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€97 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €179 Average price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | On time 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h37 | 8:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 4h51 | 6:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h33 | 10:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. |
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Distance 239 miles (385 km) |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 57m |
First train 04:33 |
Last train 15:33 |
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