How to travel from Zurich to Bologna

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Travel Information from Zurich to Bologna

distanceDistance239 miles (385 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$39 - $93
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $39 (€34) • 8 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $93 (€80) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar, LAER or Trenitalia

Travel 239 miles (385 km) by bus, train or flight between Zurich and Bologna. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar, LAER or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Bologna.

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from Zurich to Bologna

How to get from Zurich to Bologna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

The best way to travel from Zurich to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Trenitalia
09:33AM6h37
Zurich HB
04:10PMBologna Centrale
$1241One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
11:35AM16h35
Zurich
04:10AMBologna
$921One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Helvetic Airways
08:50AM1h05
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
09:55AMBologna Airport (BLQ)
$3551One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Trenitalia
07:33AM6h37
Zurich HB
02:10PMBologna Centrale
$1241One-way
1 transfer
Trenitalia
08:33AM6h39
Zurich HB
03:12PMBologna Centrale
$1241One-way
2 transfers
Trenitalia
06:33AM5h57
Zurich HB
12:30PMBologna Centrale
$1351One-way
0 transfers
Swiss
01:20PM1h05
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
02:25PMBologna Airport (BLQ)
$3551One-way
0 transfers
Air Serbia
03:05PM4h40
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
07:45PMBologna Airport (BLQ)
$3411One-way
1 transfer
Air Serbia
09:35AM10h10
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
07:45PMBologna Airport (BLQ)
$3411One-way
1 transfer

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Trenitalia, Marino Autolinee and Eurowings will get you between Zurich and Bologna at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Enjoy the travel ride from Zurich to Bologna with Trenitalia, Italy’s main provider of travel services throughout the country with an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The company's flagship travel are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca that can travel at speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night travel. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance travel routes. In many cases, Trenitalia travel also provide barrier-free access.

Trenitalia tickets between Zurich and Bologna are available on Omio, and you can find the best deals for them in just a few steps. Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travelers, which you can use on Omio. When traveling on a Trenitalia travel between Zurich and Bologna, you can expect to travel 239 miles (385 km). Check Trenitalia’s travel times and tickets for the Zurich to Bologna trip and buy your cheap ticket on Omio today!

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Bologna from Zurich.

        FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Bologna

        FAQs: Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Bologna.
        FAQs

        You can get to Bologna from Zurich 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel to Bologna from Zurich is a bus with an average price of $39 (€34).

        This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bologna:

        Taking a bus costs $53 (€46) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $93 (€80) for the same trip.

        A bus is $46 (€40) less than a train with an average ticket price of $85 (€74) from Zurich to Bologna.

        The quickest way to travel from Zurich to Bologna is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 8 h 40 min.

        Getting to Bologna by train takes 5 h 1 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 239 miles (385 km) between Zurich and Bologna.

        The average frequency per day from Zurich to Bologna is:

        • 4 buses per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Zurich to Bologna as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Bologna:

        • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Zurich to Bologna depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) to Bologna, Stazione Centrale.
        • Most travelers take a flight from Zurich Airport to Bologna Airport.
        • Most travelers board their train from Zürich Hbf and arrive in Bologna Centrale.

        The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Bologna:

        • BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee or Alsa can take you to Bologna by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Marino Autolinee from Zurich to Bologna for $39 (€34).
        • LAER, SWISS, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines or Air Dolomiti can take you to Bologna by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Vueling Airlines from Zurich to Bologna for $93 (€80).
        • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB or Regionale to go to Bologna by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Trenitalia Zurich to Bologna tickets on Omio for $85 (€74).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Bologna with the following travel companies:

        • You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Bologna with FlixBus.

        Direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

        Your trip from Zurich to Bologna doesn't have to end in Bologna. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris. If you’d like to add Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris to your Zurich to Bologna tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Bologna today!
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