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 24 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 50m.

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 270.

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 three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

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 three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Bologna to Zurich?

The distance between Bologna and Zurich is 462 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 4h 51m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 Onebus, 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 4h 51m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 6h 57m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 270 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Bologna to Zurich bus arrive?

Bologna to Zurich bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai 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?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Bologna to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Bologna to Zurich 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 51m
CHF 74–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 421 / ...
7h 50m
CHF 24–60
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Bologna to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
6h 57m
CHF 67–100
Drive 491.1 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Zurichcar 491.1 km
5h 15m
CHF 83–119
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 84–267
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 15m
CHF 90–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bologna to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
8h 54m
CHF 53–79
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 109–278
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano P.Garibalditrain
2. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 51m
CHF 93–238
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 94–271
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 59m
CHF 96–273

Bologna to Zurich by train

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Distance: 461.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Bologna to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 65–95 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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