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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Bolzano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 12m. 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 $80, while a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration Fastest 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Zurich to Bolzano:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bolzano costing on average $83.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
Tickets start at around $83 compared to roughly $174 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $90. The journey takes 6h 42m versus 4h 45m 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 Zurich to Bolzano
How to get from Zurich to Bolzano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Bolzano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM11h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)8:35 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$981One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM11h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)8:35 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$981One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+
Intercity 6101:33 PM6h58Zurich HB8:31 PMBolzano/Bozen$1821One-way2 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 151+
Regionale TRENORD 2633+Intercity 61012:33 PM7h58Zurich HB8:31 PMBolzano/Bozen$1551One-way2 transfers - EuroCity 19+Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 384611:33 AM7h57Zurich HB7:30 PMBolzano/Bozen$1551One-way2 transfers
- EuroCity 21+Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 38481:33 PM7h57Zurich HB9:30 PMBolzano/Bozen$1551One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM10h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:35 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$1331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM12h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:25 AMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$1391One-way1 transfer
LX1628+FRECCIAROSSA 9751+
Regionale TRENORD 8035812:55 PM7h53Zurich Airport8:48 PMBolzano/Bozen$6831One-way2 transfers
LX1612+FRECCIAROSSA 9751+Regionale TRENORD 803588:55 AM11h53Zurich Airport8:48 PMBolzano/Bozen$6831One-way2 transfers- LX1628+Regionale TRENORD 2633+Intercity 610+Regionale TRENORD 8035412:55 PM7h36Zurich Airport8:31 PMBolzano/Bozen$6841One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bolzano:
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bolzano costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Bolzano as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolzano by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Trenitalia to go to Bolzano by train.
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