Bus Zurich to Bologna: Compare prices and save money

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 or Itabus for the next days.

today

$41

tomorrow

$39

Saturday

$36

Sunday

$24

Monday

$33

Tuesday

$27

Wednesday

$31

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 25m	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/29/2026 5:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/30/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	7h 35m	4:40 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	12:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/29/2026 4:40:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/30/2026 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 50m	10:15 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/29/2026 10:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/30/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Bologna via Bergamo Airport, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Bergamo Airport
  Bergamo Airport
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/31/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bergamo Airport, Bergamo Airport (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:40 PM
  
  Bergamo Airport
  Bergamo Airport
  
  5:15 PM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bergamo Airport, Bergamo Airport (Italy) at 1/31/2026 1:40:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 50m	10:15 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/30/2026 10:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	7h 25m	6:30 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	1:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/30/2026 6:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/30/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 0m	8:30 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/30/2026 8:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/30/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Itabus	9h 25m	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/30/2026 5:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	8:30 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/31/2026 8:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 45m	12:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	7:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/31/2026 12:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	6h 50m	10:15 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/31/2026 10:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/1/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Itabus	9h 25m	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 1/31/2026 5:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/1/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 0m	12:35 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:35 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/1/2026 12:35:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/1/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Itabus	9h 25m	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$24	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/1/2026 5:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/2/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	7h 25m	6:30 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	1:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/1/2026 6:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/1/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 0m	8:30 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	3:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/1/2026 8:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/1/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 50m	10:15 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/1/2026 10:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/2/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 25m	6:30 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	1:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/2/2026 6:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/2/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 45m	12:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	7:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/2/2026 12:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/2/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	6h 50m	10:15 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/2/2026 10:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/3/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Itabus	9h 25m	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/2/2026 5:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/3/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 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	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/3/2026 5:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/4/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	7h 25m	6:30 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	1:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/3/2026 6:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/3/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	7h 45m	12:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	7:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/3/2026 12:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	6h 50m	10:15 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/3/2026 10:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/4/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	9h 25m	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	2:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/4/2026 5:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/5/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	6h 50m	10:15 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/4/2026 10:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/5/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	9h 35m	3:35 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	1:10 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 2/4/2026 3:35:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 2/4/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Zurich to Bologna is $23 on 2/9/2026. Flexible travelers 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Zurich to Bologna. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Zurich and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 buses from Zurich to Bologna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Bologna, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Zurich to Bologna

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Itabus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Zurich to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Bologna starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	6h 50m
Earliest Bus	4:40 PM
Latest Bus	10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	240.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Itabus

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Bologna

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Zurich for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

$43

Friday 01/30

$61

Saturday 01/31

$36

Sunday 02/01

$40

Monday 02/02

$33

Tuesday 02/03

$31

Wednesday 02/04

$31

Thursday 02/05

$35

Friday 02/06

$38

Saturday 02/07

$24

Sunday 02/08

$41

Monday 02/09

$23

Tuesday 02/10

$35

Wednesday 02/11

$34

Thursday 02/12

$23

Friday 02/13

$31

Saturday 02/14

$23

Sunday 02/15

$24

Monday 02/16

$27

Tuesday 02/17

$36

Wednesday 02/18

$35

Thursday 02/19

$23

Friday 02/20

$27

Saturday 02/21

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 $23, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Bologna. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Bologna, with $23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

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 buses from Zurich to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Bologna

In the map below, you can see where to find all 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

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini Bus Stop

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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 9h 0m to reach Bologna. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $69. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bologna.

On average, how many connections are available from Zurich to Bologna each day?

Every day, the Zurich to Bologna bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zurich to Bologna take?

The fastest bus from Zurich to Bologna is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Bologna?

The earliest bus arriving in Bologna from Zurich starts at 4:40 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Zurich to Bologna?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich for Bologna starts at 10:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zurich Bologna route?

When traveling by bus from Zurich to Bologna, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Itabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 and Itabus.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Zurich Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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!