The average train between Zürich Hbf and Bologna takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Zürich Hbf 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 Zürich Hbf and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich Hbf is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Zürich Hbf 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 Zürich Hbf to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf station and arriving at Bologna station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Zürich Hbf to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich Hbf to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Zürich Hbf to Bologna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Zürich Hbf and Bologna is 386.9 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a vehicle from Zürich Hbf to Bologna Centrale via Zürich HB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 9m.