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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 prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 29m. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$158 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m 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 |
 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 Zurich to Bolzano:
A bus is $91 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bolzano costing on average $158 (€126).
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
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)$701One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM11h50Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)8:35 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$701One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+
Intercity 6101:33 PM6h58Zurich HB8:31 PMBolzano/Bozen$2101One-way2 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 123+
8997 · 89663:33 PM7h50Zurich HB11:23 PMBolzano/Bozen$1641One-way2 transfers - EuroCity 21+8997 · 89661:33 PM9h50Zurich HB11:23 PMBolzano/Bozen$1611One-way2 transfers
- EuroCity 21+8995 · 89661:33 PM9h50Zurich HB11:23 PMBolzano/Bozen$1611One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM11h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)3:10 AMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM11h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)7:05 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$851One-way1 transfer
LX1612+
Regionale TRENORD 80342+
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 38448:55 AM8h35Zurich Airport5:30 PMBolzano/Bozen$8361One-way3 transfers- LX1612+Regionale TRENORD 80358+FRECCIAROSSA 97518:55 AM11h53Zurich Airport8:48 PMBolzano/Bozen$8561One-way2 transfers
LX1628+Regionale TRENORD 80358+Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 38481:05 PM8h25Zurich Airport9:30 PMBolzano/Bozen$9711One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bolzano:
A bus is $84 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bolzano costing on average $148 (€118).
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bolzano by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Bolzano by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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