The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
6 h 38 m
Trains per day
5
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 £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Zurich HB every day 5 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 6 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 21 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.










Travel 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 £16. 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 £16, and a flight costs an average of £56.
Distance: 386 km
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£85 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £187 Average Price |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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 tomorrow, Tuesday 17 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 13:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 15:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 Bologna Centrale | 5h57 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 17:36. The fastest train covers the 386 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 386 km |
Average train duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 17:36 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna Centrale to Zurich HB trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Zurich HB from £16. 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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