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

£24

tomorrow

£22

Tuesday

£21

Wednesday

£22

Thursday

£23

Friday

£27

Saturday

£21

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	8h 20m	18:25	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 01/11/2026 18:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 02/11/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	12h 15m	19:15	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	07:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 01/11/2026 19:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 02/11/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	13h 5m	17:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	06:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 01/11/2026 17:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 02/11/2026 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	8h 20m	18:25	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 02/11/2026 18:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 03/11/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	7h 30m	15:55	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	23:25	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 02/11/2026 15:55:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 02/11/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 50m	06:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	14:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 02/11/2026 06:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 02/11/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	6h 50m	22:15	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 02/11/2026 22:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 03/11/2026 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	8h 20m	18:25	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 03/11/2026 18:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 04/11/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	7h 50m	06:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	14:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 03/11/2026 06:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 03/11/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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 03/11/2026 08:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 03/11/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 45m	12:10	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	19:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 03/11/2026 12:10:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 03/11/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	8h 20m	18:25	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 04/11/2026 18:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 05/11/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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 04/11/2026 08:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 04/11/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 50m	22:15	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 04/11/2026 22:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 05/11/2026 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	8h 30m	03:35	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	12:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 04/11/2026 03:35:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 04/11/2026 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	8h 20m	18:25	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 05/11/2026 18:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 06/11/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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 05/11/2026 08:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 05/11/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 30m	15:55	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	23:25	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/11/2026 15:55:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 05/11/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	6h 50m	22:15	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/11/2026 22:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 06/11/2026 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	15:55	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	23:25	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/11/2026 15:55:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 06/11/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 50m	06:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	14:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/11/2026 06:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 06/11/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	7h 45m	12:10	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	19:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/11/2026 12:10:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 06/11/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Itabus	8h 20m	18:25	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/11/2026 18:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 07/11/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	8h 20m	18:25	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	02:45	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/11/2026 18:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 08/11/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	7h 50m	06:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	14:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/11/2026 06:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 07/11/2026 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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 07/11/2026 08:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 07/11/2026 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
MarinoBus	8h 40m	14:40	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£40	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/11/2026 14:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 07/11/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Zurich to Bologna is £21 on 03/11/2026. 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.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Zurich to Bologna. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Zurich and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 coaches from Zurich to Bologna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Bologna, with 5 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 £21!

Cheapest Bus	£21
Fastest Bus	6h 50m
Earliest Coach	17:40
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 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/10

Tuesday 27/10

Wednesday 28/10

Thursday 29/10

Friday 30/10

Saturday 31/10

Sunday 01/11

£66

Monday 02/11

£32

Tuesday 03/11

£26

Wednesday 04/11

£29

Thursday 05/11

£27

Friday 06/11

£27

Saturday 07/11

£29

Sunday 08/11

£30

Monday 09/11

£24

Tuesday 10/11

£22

Wednesday 11/11

£23

Thursday 12/11

£23

Friday 13/11

£23

Saturday 14/11

£23

Sunday 15/11

£23

Monday 16/11

£23

Tuesday 17/11

£22

Wednesday 18/11

£22

Thursday 19/11

£23

Friday 20/11

£23

Saturday 21/11

£22

Sunday 22/11

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 £18, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Zurich to Bologna. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Bologna, with £18. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £27.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Zurich to Bologna

These are the most booked bus companies between Zurich to Bologna from our users.

FlixBus from Zurich to Bologna

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Zurich to Bologna:

Cheapest Price	£26
Fastest Coach	6h 50m
Earliest Coach	17:40
Last Coach	22:15
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	01/11/2026

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

Goldauerstrasse

Kinkelstrasse

Central Polybahn

Rathaus

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

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 £21 and takes 8h 20m. 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 £21 to £89. 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 £34. 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 17:40. 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?

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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.

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!