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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 40m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Bologna to Zurich?

The distance between Bologna and Zurich is 466 km. The road distance is 491.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Zurich without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Bologna to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bologna to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bologna to Zurich is to train via Milan which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 280 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Bologna to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bologna to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bologna to Zurich?

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

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

Book your Bologna to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bologna to Zurich?

Book your Bologna to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Bologna to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bologna to Zurich 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 19m
CHF 89–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 519 / ...
6h 40m
CHF 23–60
Drive 491.1 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Zurichcar 491.1 km
5h 15m
CHF 82–119
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi 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 47m
CHF 90–140
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Bologna to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
6h 57m
CHF 67–95
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
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
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 Zurich by train

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Distance: 465.5 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Zürich HB via Milano Centrale and Lugano in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna to Zurich Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily.

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