The average train between Bologna and Zurich takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bologna and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Zurich station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Bologna to Zurich train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Zurich train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Bologna to Zurich train tickets online with ItaloTreno and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Bologna and Zurich is 385.4 km. The road distance is 462 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale in around 4h 53m.