Bus and Coach from Zurich to Bologna: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Zurich to Bologna

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zurich to Bologna from various bus operators like FlixBus, Itabus or MarinoBus for the next days.

today

£34

tomorrow

£43

Monday

£26

Tuesday

£23

Wednesday

£16

Thursday

£24

Friday

£29

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 45m	12:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	19:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 21/03/2026 12:00:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/03/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	6h 50m	22:15	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 21/03/2026 22:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	7h 35m	16:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	00:15	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 21/03/2026 16:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/03/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Itabus	9h 25m	17:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 21/03/2026 17:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/03/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 25m	06:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	13:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 22/03/2026 06:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/03/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Itabus	9h 25m	17:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 22/03/2026 17:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/03/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	7h 35m	16:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	00:15	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 22/03/2026 16:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/03/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	7h 0m	08:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	15:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 22/03/2026 08:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/03/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Bologna via Verona, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 35m
  
  0
  
  13:25
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  20:00
  
  Verona
  Porta Nuova Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £22
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 23/03/2026 13:25:00 to Porta Nuova Bus Station, Verona (Italy) arriving at 23/03/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  21:15
  
  Verona
  Porta Nuova Bus Station
  
  23:00
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Porta Nuova Bus Station, Verona (Italy) at 23/03/2026 21:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/03/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 25m	06:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	13:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 23/03/2026 06:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/03/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 35m	16:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	00:15	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 23/03/2026 16:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 24/03/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	7h 45m	12:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	19:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 23/03/2026 12:00:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/03/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Itabus	9h 25m	17:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 23/03/2026 17:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 24/03/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 25m	17:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 24/03/2026 17:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/03/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	7h 35m	22:15	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:50	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 24/03/2026 22:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/03/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	7h 25m	06:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	13:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 24/03/2026 06:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 24/03/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 0m	08:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	15:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 24/03/2026 08:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 24/03/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 25m	17:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	£16	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 25/03/2026 17:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/03/2026 02:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	7h 0m	08:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	15:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 25/03/2026 08:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/03/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 35m	22:15	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:50	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 25/03/2026 22:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/03/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	9h 35m	03:35	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	13:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 25/03/2026 03:35:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/03/2026 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	08:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	15:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 26/03/2026 08:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/03/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 35m	16:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	00:15	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 26/03/2026 16:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 27/03/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
MarinoBus	8h 40m	14:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 26/03/2026 14:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/03/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Itabus	9h 25m	17:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 26/03/2026 17:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 27/03/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	08:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	15:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 27/03/2026 08:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 27/03/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 25m	06:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	13:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 27/03/2026 06:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 27/03/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 45m	12:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	19:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 27/03/2026 12:00:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 27/03/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Itabus	9h 25m	17:20	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 27/03/2026 17:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 28/03/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Zurich to Bologna is £16 on 25/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Zurich and Bologna

See here how frequent the connections between Zurich and Bologna are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Zurich to Bologna. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Zurich and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 19 coaches from Zurich to Bologna, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Bologna, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Zurich to Bologna

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Zurich to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Bologna starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus	£16
Fastest Bus	6h 50m
Earliest Coach	00:40
Latest Coach	22:15
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	386.1 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus

Cheapest coach connections from Zurich to Bologna

Every day, 6 buses from 3 coach companies leave Zurich for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 21/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

Saturday 21/03

£34

Sunday 22/03

£43

Monday 23/03

£26

Tuesday 24/03

£23

Wednesday 25/03

£27

Thursday 26/03

£24

Friday 27/03

£39

Saturday 28/03

£29

Sunday 29/03

£32

Monday 30/03

£29

Tuesday 31/03

£26

Wednesday 01/04

£36

Thursday 02/04

£34

Friday 03/04

£54

Saturday 04/04

£47

Sunday 05/04

£34

Monday 06/04

£24

Tuesday 07/04

£40

Wednesday 08/04

£26

Thursday 09/04

£29

Friday 10/04

£26

Saturday 11/04

£39

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich to Bologna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zurich to Bologna, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £16, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Zurich to Bologna. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £29.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Bologna, with £16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

How to save money travelling from Zurich to Bologna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zurich to Bologna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zurich to Bologna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Zurich to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Bologna

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Zurich and Bologna.

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Central Station

Bahnhofplatz

Kinkelstrasse

Goldauerstrasse

Central Polybahn

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

Fiere Train Station

Via Ondina Valla

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Casteldebole Train Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Zurich to Bologna? Compare all modes of transports from Zurich to Bologna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich to Bologna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Zurich to Bologna? Or which bus companies serve the route Zurich to Bologna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zurich to Bologna bus

How much does a Zurich - Bologna coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Zurich - Bologna bus trip is available from £16 and takes 9h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zurich to Bologna?

The connection Zurich to Bologna is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £120. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Zurich - Bologna route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Zurich to Bologna is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bologna from Zurich take?

The quickest coach from Zurich to Bologna is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £42. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Bologna?

The earliest bus to Bologna departs from Zurich at 00:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Zurich to Bologna?

The latest bus to Bologna departs from Zurich at 22:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Zurich - Bologna route?

Passengers looking to travel from Zurich to Bologna can travel with FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich and Bologna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bologna from Zurich?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Zurich Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zurich Bologna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Zurich to Bologna on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Zurich to Bologna?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Zurich and Bologna. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zurich to Bologna

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Zurich and to Bologna

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Zurich and to Bologna. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!