The average train between Switzerland and Bologna takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Switzerland to Bologna. 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 2 hours between Switzerland and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Zug and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland to Bologna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Bologna station via Zug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Switzerland to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Stadelhofen station.
Switzerland to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Switzerland to Bologna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Switzerland and Bologna is 352.1 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Bologna Centrale via Zug, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 2m.