Zurich to Bologna Trains

Zurich to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Bologna takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. 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 2m
Duration: 466 km
Distance: €122
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr

5h 7m

€100–165

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 11:05 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:33 PM → 6:42 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 7:34 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
3:33 PM → 9:24 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
7:05 PM → 6:24 AM
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11h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
7:33 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Zurich to Bologna train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:33 PM → 6:42 PM

3:05 PM → 7:34 PM

3:33 PM → 9:24 PM

7:05 PM → 6:24 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM

7:33 AM → 12:42 PM

9:05 AM → 1:42 PM

9:33 AM → 2:42 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM

7:33 AM → 12:42 PM

9:05 AM → 1:42 PM

9:33 AM → 2:42 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM

7:33 AM → 12:34 PM

9:05 AM → 1:42 PM

9:33 AM → 2:42 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM

7:33 AM → 12:34 PM

9:05 AM → 1:42 PM

9:33 AM → 2:42 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Zürich HB to Lugano

Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale

Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni

Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale

Zurich to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Zurich to Bologna train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:33 PM → 6:42 PM

3:05 PM → 7:34 PM

3:33 PM → 9:24 PM

7:05 PM → 6:24 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM

7:33 AM → 12:42 PM

9:05 AM → 1:42 PM

9:33 AM → 2:42 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM

7:33 AM → 12:42 PM

9:05 AM → 1:42 PM

9:33 AM → 2:42 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM

7:33 AM → 12:34 PM

9:05 AM → 1:42 PM

9:33 AM → 2:42 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:04 PM

7:33 AM → 12:34 PM

9:05 AM → 1:42 PM

9:33 AM → 2:42 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Zürich HB to Lugano

Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale

Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni

Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale

Where to next?

Train trips from Zurich

Train trips to Bologna

Alternative transport options

7:05 PM → 6:24 AM
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