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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 $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 6m. 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 $76, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Bolzano
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Bolzano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bolzano:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bolzano costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $170 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91. The journey takes 6h 36m 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.
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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.
5:30 AM 11h40 Zurich 5:10 PM Bolzano $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:30 AM 11h40 Zurich 5:10 PM Bolzano $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:10 PM 11h00 Zurich 1:10 AM Bolzano $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:30 AM 14h05 Zurich 8:35 PM Bolzano $66 1 One-way 0 transfers6:45 AM 11h50 Zurich 6:35 PM Bolzano $68 1 One-way 0 transfers2:50 PM 11h20 Zurich 2:10 AM Bolzano $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bolzano:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bolzano costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 42m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Bolzano by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolzano by bus.
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