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Compare train and bus for Bolzano to Zurich
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a train costs an average of $138.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Zurich costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around $138 compared to roughly $124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.34. The journey takes 5h 55m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bolzano to Zurich
How to get from Bolzano to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolzano to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 AM10h55Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$671One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 AM10h55Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale 3843+EuroCity 3062:25 PM7h02Bolzano/Bozen9:27 PMZurich HB$1681One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale 3463 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+EuroCity 307:31 AM7h56Bolzano/Bozen3:27 PMZurich HB$1551One-way2 transfers
- Regionale 16039 · Regionale TRENORD 2630+EuroCity 2010:31 AM7h56Bolzano/Bozen6:27 PMZurich HB$1551One-way2 transfers
8963 · 8988+EuroCity 1262:42 PM7h45Bolzano/Bozen10:27 PMZurich HB$1631One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM11h10Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)6:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$721One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM8h40Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$871One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM11h15Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$961One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9721+
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Regionale TRENORD 29428:45 AM11h35Bolzano/Bozen8:20 PMZurich Airport$1861One-way2 transfers- FRECCIAROSSA 8505 · FRECCIAROSSA 9700+LX1629+Regionale TRENORD 29285:12 AM10h38Bolzano/Bozen3:50 PMZurich Airport$1911One-way3 transfers
- FRECCIAROSSA 8505 · FRECCIAROSSA 9700+LX1623+Regionale TRENORD 29285:12 AM15h08Bolzano/Bozen8:20 PMZurich Airport$1911One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Zurich:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Zurich costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolzano and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolzano/Bozen and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Zurich by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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