The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
386 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 20 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Zurich HB every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 386 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+
EuroCity 26
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+
EuroCity 16
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+
EuroCity 14
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+
EuroCity 24
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+
EuroCity 150
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+
EuroCity 150
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+
EuroCity 22
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+
EuroCity 16
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+
EuroCity 26
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
EuroCity 36Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 386 km
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 306 | 15:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 15:54 Bologna Centrale | 6h33 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 126 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 17:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
InterCityNotte 752+ EuroCity 12 | 04:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 10:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+ EuroCity 14 | On time 04:53 Bologna Centrale | 6h34 | 11:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ EuroCity 150 | 06:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 13:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
EuroCity 30 | 08:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 08:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 13:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ EuroCity 16 | 08:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 15:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 09:26 Bologna Centrale | 5h01 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ EuroCity 16 | 10:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 15:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 20 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 17:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Intercity 606+ EuroCity 22 | 12:03 Bologna Centrale | 6h24 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 12:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 17:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+ EuroCity 24 | 12:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 13:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 36 | 14:04 Bologna Centrale | 6h23 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 14:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ EuroCity 26 | 14:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 15:33. The fastest train covers the 386 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 386 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 03:00 |
Last train 15:33 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Zurich HB from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna Centrale and Zurich HB
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
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