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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 |
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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.
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 AM 11h50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 8:35 PM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM 11h50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 8:35 PM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
EuroCity 31+
Regionale Veloce 38428:33 AM 6h57 Zurich HB 3:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen $164 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
EuroCity 151+
Regionale TRENORD 2633+
Intercity 61012:33 PM 7h58 Zurich HB 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen $152 1 One-way 2 transfers
EuroCity 21+
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 38481:33 PM 7h57 Zurich HB 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen $152 1 One-way 2 transfers
EuroCity 23+
Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 37603:33 PM 8h06 Zurich HB 11:39 PM Bolzano/Bozen $152 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM 11h20 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 3:10 AM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3848+
Regionale TRENORD 80358+
LX16281:20 PM 8h10 Zurich Airport 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen $804 1 One-way 3 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3844+
Regionale TRENORD 80342+
LX16128:45 AM 8h45 Zurich Airport 5:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen $804 1 One-way 3 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9751+
LX1628+
Regionale TRENORD 803581:20 PM 7h28 Zurich Airport 8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen $815 1 One-way 2 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 FlixBus to go to Bolzano by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Bolzano by train.
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