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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 28m.

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 85 - SFr 220.

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 Modena Stazione Fs and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Modena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

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 and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Bologna to Switzerland?

The distance between Bologna and Switzerland is 463 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 4h 57m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 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 4h 57m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus via Modena, which costs and takes 5h 32m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 220 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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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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

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Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 57m
CHF 77–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 439 / ...
8h 28m
CHF 31–70
Bus via Modena
1. Take the bus from Modena to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
5h 32m
Drive 491.1 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Zurichcar 491.1 km
5h 15m
CHF 81–117
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 88–217
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 18m
CHF 94–142
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
5h 31m
CHF 61–198
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 110–270
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 31m
CHF 95–266

Bologna to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 463.5 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Modena to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week, and the journey takes 3h 58m.

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