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The average train between Zurich and Bologna takes 6h 1m 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.
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 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Bologna Centrale station via Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Zurich to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
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The distance between Zurich and Bologna is 385.4 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bologna Centrale via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 5h 8m.
