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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Bologna
Cheapest price
€112
Average price
€141
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Bologna will cost around €141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €112.
Of the 45 trains that leave Zurich for Bologna on Sun, Jul 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the 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 .
On Sun, Jul 12 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.
EuroCity 27+
Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24856:33 PM6h00Zurich HB12:33 AMBologna Centrale€1121One-way2 transfers- EuroCity 15+Regionale Veloce TTPER 24679:33 AM6h37Zurich HB4:10 PMBologna Centrale€1141One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 19+Regionale Veloce TTPER 247111:33 AM6h37Zurich HB6:10 PMBologna Centrale€1141One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 301+Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 174158:33 AM6h37Zurich HB3:10 PMBologna Centrale€1141One-way2 transfers
- EuroCity 123+Regionale Veloce TTPER 24793:33 PM6h37Zurich HB10:10 PMBologna Centrale€1141One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+EuroCity 3018:33 AM4h51Zurich HB1:24 PMBologna Centrale€1481One-way1 transfer- EuroCity 13+FRECCIAROSSA 95877:33 AM4h51Zurich HB12:24 PMBologna Centrale€1541One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 37+FRECCIAROSSA 95592:33 PM4h51Zurich HB7:24 PMBologna Centrale€1441One-way1 transfer
- FRECCIAROSSA 9551+EuroCity 15112:33 PM4h51Zurich HB5:24 PMBologna Centrale€2191One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 19+FRECCIAROSSA 954711:33 AM4h51Zurich HB4:24 PMBologna Centrale€1441One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €113.
Distance: 385 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€116 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €274 Average price |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Bologna trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 25+ InterCityNotte 765 | 5:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h02 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 25+FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 5:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h01 | 10:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 27+Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 6:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h00 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| EuroCity 27+FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 6:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h04 | 12:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
| EuroCity 11+FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 4h51 | 11:24 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 11+ 9927 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h21 | 11:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 11+9931 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h21 | 12:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 11+9935 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 7h21 | 1:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 13+ Intercity 609 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h23 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 13+FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 4h51 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 13+9939 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 7h21 | 2:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 13+9931 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h21 | 12:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 13+9935 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h21 | 1:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 301+FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 4h51 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 301+Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h37 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| EuroCity 301+Regionale 16057 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h51 | 3:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 301+9939 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h21 | 2:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 301+9935 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h21 | 1:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 301+8143 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 7h21 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 15+FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 4h51 | 2:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 15+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h37 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 15+9939 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h21 | 2:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 15+9947 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 7h21 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 15+8143 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h21 | 3:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 153 | 10:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h30 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 153+FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 10:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h36 | 4:09 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 19+9993 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 7h16 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 19+FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 4h51 | 4:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 19+9947 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h21 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 19+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h37 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 19+9951 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h21 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 151+FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 4h51 | 5:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 151+9951 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h21 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 151+9993 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h16 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 151+9955 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h21 | 6:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 21+Intercity 599 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h29 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 21+FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 4h51 | 6:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 21+9955 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h21 | 6:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 21+9997 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h16 | 7:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 21+9993 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h16 | 6:49 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 37 | 2:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h55 | 8:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 37+FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 2:33 PM Zurich HB | 4h51 | 7:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 123+FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 4h51 | 8:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 123+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h37 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 123+9961 | 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h21 | 8:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| EuroCity 123+9963 | 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h21 | 9:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Bologna
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Trains from Zurich to Bologna run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €65 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
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 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €65 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Bologna trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Bologna from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Bologna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Bologna
Most Zurich to Bologna trains use the Zürich HB to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna S. Vitale. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Bologna leave from?
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.
Which Bologna station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
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 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.
Getting to Bologna Mazzini from Bologna city centre
Bologna Mazzini is 3 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Mazzini train station facilities and services
Bologna Mazzini has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: CA.FÉ MAZZINI, Gelateria Mazzini
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Mazzini.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Mazzini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Mazzini: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Mazzini: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Camplus Mazzini, Hotel Blumen, Hotel Sant'Orsola City House.
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