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Zurich to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Bologna takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich 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.

6h 36m
Duration
466 km
Distance
€141
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
  2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
5h 6m
€115–346

Zurich to Bologna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Zurich and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 465.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bologna Centrale via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 5h 6m.

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