What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Switzerland is to bus via Bologna which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Piazza Malpighi and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Casalecchio Casa Conoscenza and Bologna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Lugano and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Bologna to Switzerland?

The distance between Bologna and Switzerland is 467 km. The road distance is 491.1 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Switzerland without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 23m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Bologna to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Switzerland bus from?

Bologna to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Switzerland train from?

Bologna to Switzerland train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Bologna to Switzerland is to train via Milan which takes 5h 23m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 280 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Bologna to Switzerland bus arrive?

Bologna to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Bologna to Switzerland train arrive?

Bologna to Switzerland train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Switzerland is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Bologna to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Switzerland?

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Bologna to Switzerland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Switzerland by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
5h 23m
CHF 90–141
Bus via Bologna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
7h
CHF 68–96
Drive 491.1 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Zurichcar 491.1 km
5h 15m
CHF 82–119
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3h 55m
CHF 83–278
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 50m
CHF 92–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Zurich Bus Stationbus 144
13h 29m
CHF 73–108
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BLQ - GVA
5h 42m
CHF 76–203
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
4h 49m
CHF 105–309
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
5h 37m
CHF 95–281

Bologna to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 467.2 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Lugano, and Zürich HB in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Bologna to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 65–90 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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