Bus from Zurich to Bologna from $48

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

today
from $65
tomorrow
from $48
Wednesday
from $50
Thursday
from $48
Friday
from $56
Saturday
from $62
Sunday
from $56

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    11:00 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    12:15 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:05 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $78
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Bologna via Verona, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 45m
      0
      1:25 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      8:00 PM
      Verona
      Porta Nuova Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $44
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      2h 20m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Verona
      Porta Nuova Bus Station
      11:10 PM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    1:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    3:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    11:00 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:05 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:05 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    1:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    3:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    11:00 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    11:00 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    1:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    3:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    12:15 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    1:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    3:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    12:15 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    11:00 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Bologna via Bergamo Airport, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 28m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      12:55 PM
      Bergamo Airport
      Bergamo Airport
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Omio
      3h 58m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Bergamo Airport
      Bergamo Airport
      4:58 PM
      Bologna
      Central Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $25
    Travel time is 2h 28m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    12:15 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $62
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    11:00 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    3:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    1:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Bologna via Bergamo Airport, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 28m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      12:55 PM
      Bergamo Airport
      Bergamo Airport
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Omio
      3h 58m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Bergamo Airport
      Bergamo Airport
      4:58 PM
      Bologna
      Central Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $25
    Travel time is 2h 28m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    1:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $62
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    11:00 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $62
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    3:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    12:15 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Bologna via Bergamo Airport, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 28m
      0
      7:30 AM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      12:55 PM
      Bergamo Airport
      Bergamo Airport
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Omio
      3h 58m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Bergamo Airport
      Bergamo Airport
      4:58 PM
      Bologna
      Central Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $25
    Travel time is 2h 28m longer, but you will save $7

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 7 daily buses from Zurich to Bologna. Monday 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 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Zurich to Bologna

Compare all providers like FlixBus 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 $48!

Cheapest Bus $48
Fastest Bus 6h 50m
Earliest Bus 3:00 PM
Latest Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 240.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Bologna

Every day, 5 buses from 1 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 07/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/13
Monday 07/14
$65
Tuesday 07/15
$48
Wednesday 07/16
$50
Thursday 07/17
$48
Friday 07/18
$56
Saturday 07/19
$62
Sunday 07/20
$56
Monday 07/21
$50
Tuesday 07/22
$48
Wednesday 07/23
$48
Thursday 07/24
$48
Friday 07/25
$50
Saturday 07/26
$51
Sunday 07/27
$51
Monday 07/28
$50
Tuesday 07/29
$51
Wednesday 07/30
$50
Thursday 07/31
$51
Friday 08/01
$54
Saturday 08/02
$49
Sunday 08/03
$51
Monday 08/04
$54
Tuesday 08/05
$43
Wednesday 08/06
$41
Thursday 08/07
$42
Friday 08/08
$43
Saturday 08/09

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 $48, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Bologna. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $65.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Bologna, with $48. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $95.

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.

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

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $48
Fastest Bus 6h 50m
Earliest Bus 3:00 PM
Last Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 7/14/2025

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.

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 $48 and takes 7h 45m 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 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $48 and $115. 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 $78. 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 3:00 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. 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.

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.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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