Bologna to Zurich Trains

Bologna to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Zurich takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 38m
Duration: 466 km
Distance: CHF 104
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Milan

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5h 19m

CHF 89–140

Bologna to Zurich train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bologna and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:11 PM → 8:27 AM
Arrives next day
11h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 2:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 4:27 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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