The average train between Zurich and Rome takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Rome. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Zurich and Rome. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Rome at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Rome? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rome. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Rome station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Zurich to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Zurich to Rome train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Zurich and Rome is 683.2 km. The road distance is 814 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 10m.