Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale train with Trenitalia

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 01 Sept

Cheapest price on 01 Sept

£102

Average ticket price on 01 Sept

£123

Fastest journey on 01 Sept

4 h 51 m

Average journey duration on 01 Sept

4 h 51 m

Trains on 01 Sept

45

Distance

386 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.

Fast trains

On Tue 01 Sept, we found 45 trains from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale, including 2 direct services.

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.

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415
    8:336h37
    Zurich HB
    15:10Bologna Centrale
    £1021One-way
    2 changes
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 19+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2471
    11:336h37
    Zurich HB
    18:10Bologna Centrale
    £1021One-way
    1 change
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 23+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2479
    15:336h37
    Zurich HB
    22:10Bologna Centrale
    £1021One-way
    1 change
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 27+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485
    18:336h00
    Zurich HB
    0:33Bologna Centrale
    £1021One-way
    2 changes
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419
    12:336h37
    Zurich HB
    19:10Bologna Centrale
    £1021One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £145.

Distance: 386 km

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£84

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£32

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Cheapest

£145

Average Price

6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

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7h 44m

Average total duration

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Live departures

Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 1741912:33 Zurich HB
6h37
19:10 Bologna Centrale2 changes
TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+Italo995912:33 Zurich HB
7h21
19:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 955112:33 Zurich HB
4h51
17:24 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+Italo995112:33 Zurich HB
5h21
17:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+Italo995512:33 Zurich HB
6h21
18:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+IntercityIntercity 59913:33 Zurich HB
6h29
20:02 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+Italo995913:33 Zurich HB
6h21
19:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+Italo996113:33 Zurich HB
7h21
20:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 955513:33 Zurich HB
4h51
18:24 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+Italo995513:33 Zurich HB
5h21
18:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 3714:33 Zurich HB
5h55
20:28 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
TrenitaliaEuroCity 37+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 955914:33 Zurich HB
4h51
19:24 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 23+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 247915:33 Zurich HB
6h37
22:10 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 23+Italo996315:33 Zurich HB
6h21
21:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 23+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 956315:33 Zurich HB
4h51
20:24 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 23+Italo996115:33 Zurich HB
5h21
20:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 25+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 76517:33 Zurich HB
6h02
23:35 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 27+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 248518:33 Zurich HB
6h00
0:33 Bologna Centrale2 changes
Tuesday 1 September
TrenitaliaEuroCity 11+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 95276:33 Zurich HB
4h51
11:24 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 11+Italo99316:33 Zurich HB
6h21
12:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 11+Italo99276:33 Zurich HB
5h21
11:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 11+Italo99356:33 Zurich HB
7h21
13:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 13+Italo99397:33 Zurich HB
7h21
14:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 13+Italo99317:33 Zurich HB
5h21
12:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 13+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 95877:33 Zurich HB
4h51
12:24 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 13+IntercityIntercity 6097:33 Zurich HB
6h23
13:56 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 13+Italo99357:33 Zurich HB
6h21
13:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+IntercityIntercity 6118:33 Zurich HB
7h04
15:37 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 174158:33 Zurich HB
6h37
15:10 Bologna Centrale2 changes
TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+Italo99358:33 Zurich HB
5h21
13:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 95358:33 Zurich HB
4h51
13:24 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+Italo99398:33 Zurich HB
6h21
14:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+Italo81438:33 Zurich HB
7h21
15:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+Italo99399:33 Zurich HB
5h21
14:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+Italo81439:33 Zurich HB
6h21
15:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 24679:33 Zurich HB
6h37
16:10 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 95399:33 Zurich HB
4h51
14:24 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+Italo99479:33 Zurich HB
7h21
16:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 15310:33 Zurich HB
6h30
17:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
TrenitaliaEuroCity 153+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 932110:33 Zurich HB
5h36
16:09 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 19+Italo995111:33 Zurich HB
6h21
17:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 19+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 247111:33 Zurich HB
6h37
18:10 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 19+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 954711:33 Zurich HB
4h51
16:24 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 19+Italo994711:33 Zurich HB
5h21
16:54 Bologna Centrale1 change
TrenitaliaEuroCity 19+Italo995511:33 Zurich HB
7h21
18:54 Bologna Centrale1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale

SwitzerlandSwitzerland
ItalyItaly
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Trains from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 16:33. The fastest train covers the 386 km distance in 4h 51m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Distance
386 km
Average train duration
5h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
£49
Trains per day
19
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
4h 51m
First train
4:33
Last train
16:33
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18

Train companies: Trenitalia, DSB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale trainsTrenitalia, DSB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Bologna Centrale from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Trenitalia

About
Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains ncludes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains as well as intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access. Trenitalia offers different tickets, which vary in price and flexibility: Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals!
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Trenitalia Duration
5h 55m
Cheapest Trenitalia Price
£49
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, and spaces between seat backs
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on high-speed trains, trolley service with snacks and beverages, vending machines on some trains
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation, costs extra except on high-speed trains where it's mandatory and included
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Learn more about Trenitalia

DSB

About
DSB is a train company based in Denmark. It offers a wide range of services, including InterCity, Regional, and InterCityLyn trains. InterCity trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 200 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. InterCityLyn trains are the most affordable option and are perfect for longer trips. DSB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The most popular routes for DSB are Copenhagen to Aarhus, Copenhagen to Odense, and Copenhagen to Aalborg. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore the beautiful Danish countryside and experience the unique culture of Denmark.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average DSB Duration
5h 55m
Cheapest DSB Price
£87
Learn more about DSB

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) Duration
4h 49m
Cheapest Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) Price
£180
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £49, while the average price tends to be around £84.
The train journey from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale covers a distance of 386 km and takes approximately 4h 51m. Trains run 19 per day.
The train distance from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale is 386 km.
The first train from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale leaves at 4:33.
The last train from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale departs at 16:33.
Trains from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale run approximately 19 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale.
Yes, there is a direct train between Zurich HB and Bologna Centrale. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Trenitalia.
To get from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale is by coach, costing approximately £18.
Booking trains from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Zürich HB to Bologna Centrale is indeed scenic, offering views of the Swiss Alps, picturesque lakes, and charming Italian countryside, making it a visually delightful experience.
A day trip from Zürich HB to Bologna Centrale is not feasible with a travel time of 4h 51m. The distance is 386 km, and there are 16 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Bologna Centrale

Most Zurich HB to Bologna Centrale trains use the Zürich HB to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and Bologna Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Zurich
Arrival train stations in Bologna
Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · £3 · every ~3 min
S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · £0.90 · every ~43 min
Bus31, 33 · 5m · £2 · every ~16 min
N4, N5, N91 · 5m · £2
Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · £2 · every ~19 min

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.

More about Zürich HB

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