The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Zurich
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£124
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Zurich will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 55 trains that leave Bologna for Zurich every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 385 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 2462+
EuroCity 1507:506h37Bologna Centrale14:27Zurich HB£1021One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TTPER 2452+
EuroCity 125:006h27Bologna Centrale11:27Zurich HB£1021One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+
EuroCity 2615:506h37Bologna Centrale22:27Zurich HB£1021One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+
EuroCity 2011:506h37Bologna Centrale18:27Zurich HB£1021One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+
EuroCity 2413:506h37Bologna Centrale20:27Zurich HB£1021One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+
EuroCity 15212:364h51Bologna Centrale17:27Zurich HB£1321One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+
EuroCity 2415:364h51Bologna Centrale20:27Zurich HB£1371One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+
EuroCity 2214:364h51Bologna Centrale19:27Zurich HB£1321One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+
EuroCity 1509:364h51Bologna Centrale14:27Zurich HB£1321One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+
EuroCity 1611:364h51Bologna Centrale16:27Zurich HB£1321One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Bologna to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Zurich 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 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £79.
Distance: 385 km
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£102 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £241 Average Price |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bologna to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TTPER 2452+ EuroCity 12 | 5:00 Bologna Centrale | 6h27 | 11:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 752+ EuroCity 14 | 5:58 Bologna Centrale | 6h29 | 12:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 7:31 Bologna Centrale | 4h56 | 12:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ EuroCity 150 | 7:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9904+ EuroCity 16 | 8:06 Bologna Centrale | 8h21 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9904+ EuroCity 150 | 8:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9904+ EuroCity 20 | 8:06 Bologna Centrale | 10h21 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9966+ EuroCity 16 | 8:41 Bologna Centrale | 7h46 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9966+ EuroCity 150 | 8:41 Bologna Centrale | 5h46 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9966+ EuroCity 20 | 8:41 Bologna Centrale | 9h46 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
EuroCity 30 | 9:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 15:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
9968+ EuroCity 16 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9968+ EuroCity 150 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9968+ EuroCity 20 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 9h16 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 9:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ EuroCity 16 | 9:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9912+ EuroCity 16 | 10:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9972+ EuroCity 16 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9972+ EuroCity 20 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 8h16 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 10:26 Bologna Centrale | 5h01 | 15:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9916+ EuroCity 16 | 11:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9974+ EuroCity 16 | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9974+ EuroCity 20 | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
EuroCity 152 | 11:12 Bologna Centrale | 6h15 | 17:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ EuroCity 16 | 11:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 20 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9920+ EuroCity 24 | 12:06 Bologna Centrale | 8h21 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9920+ EuroCity 22 | 12:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9920+ EuroCity 20 | 12:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ EuroCity 152 | 12:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 17:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9924+ EuroCity 20 | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9978+ EuroCity 22 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9978+ EuroCity 20 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 13:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+ EuroCity 24 | 13:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9928+ EuroCity 24 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9928+ EuroCity 22 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9928+ EuroCity 36 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 14:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 36 | 15:04 Bologna Centrale | 6h23 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9932+ EuroCity 24 | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9932+ EuroCity 36 | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9982+ EuroCity 24 | 15:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 15:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ EuroCity 26 | 15:50 Bologna Centrale | 6h37 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
8134+ EuroCity 28 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h21 | 23:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
8134+ EuroCity 26 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h21 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
8134+ EuroCity 36 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 36 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 16:54 Bologna Centrale | 6h33 | 23:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9940+ EuroCity 26 | 17:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9986+ EuroCity 26 | 17:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9986+ EuroCity 28 | 17:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h16 | 23:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 26 | 17:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 18:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 23:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Zurich
Trains from Bologna to Zurich run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 385 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 385 km |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 20:50 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna to Zurich trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Zurich 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 to Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Zurich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Zurich
Most Bologna to Zurich trains use the Bologna Centrale to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bologna station do trains to Zurich leave from?
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Getting to Funo Centergross from Bologna city centre
Funo Centergross is 11 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Funo Centergross train station facilities and services
Funo Centergross has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Funo Centergross.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Funo Centergross.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Funo Centergross.
Getting to Bologna S. Vitale from Bologna city centre
Bologna S. Vitale is 2 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna S. Vitale train station facilities and services
Bologna S. Vitale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna S. Vitale: Elevators, ramps.
Which Zurich station do trains from Bologna arrive at?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
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