There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Switzerland by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Milan Malpensa, train • 4h 50m
SFr 70 - SFr 313
Cheapest option
Bus • 12h 31m
SFr 53 - SFr 69
8 alternative options
Fly to Milan Linate, train • 5h 10m
SFr 93 - SFr 216
Fly to Geneva • 4h 30m
SFr 80 - SFr 263
Fly to Zurich • 4h 37m
SFr 86 - SFr 235
Fly to Basel • 4h 28m
SFr 63 - SFr 240
Fly to Turin, train • 6h 33m
SFr 87 - SFr 333
Train • 7h 38m
SFr 108 - SFr 263
Train via Cadenazzo • 9h 39m
Drive • 8h 22m
SFr 110 - SFr 170
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Switzerland from Italy
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from Italy
- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Pre-departure COVID-19 test (with a negative test result) taken 3 days before boarding for all arrivals by air
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 7
- Health declaration required
- Entry is dependent on the visitor residing at least 10 days in a non high-risk area
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- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
Austria: Oberösterreich, Salzburg
France: Bretagne, Centre-Val de Loire, Hauts-de-France, Paris, Normandy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Pays de la Loire, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Germany: Saxony, Thuringia
Italy: Campania, Apulia
This applies to arrivals from Andorra, Argentina, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Estonia, Hungary, India, Kuwait, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Palestine, Paraguay, Poland, Qatar, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey and Uruguay
- Pre-departure COVID-19 test (with a negative test result) taken 3 days before boarding for all arrivals by air
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 7
- Health declaration required
- Entry is dependent on the visitor residing at least 10 days in a non high-risk area
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Rules to follow in Switzerland
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Considerations leaving from Italy
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Switzerland from Italy.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Switzerland is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Switzerland is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Switzerland is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Italy from Switzerland.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 12 May 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.
We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.
This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Switzerland is to bus which costs 45€ - 65€ and takes 12h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Switzerland is to fly which costs 55€ - 220€ and takes 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Chiasso and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Rome and Switzerland is 641 km. The road distance is 853.9 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs 95€ - 240€.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Rome to Switzerland, including transfers.
Rome to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs 70€ - 240€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 95€ - 240€ and takes 7h 38m, you could also bus, which costs 45€ - 65€ and takes 12h 31m.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Rome to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
- Distance: 641.4 km
- Duration: 4h 50m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Switzerland?
Alitalia, easyJet and two other airlines fly from Rome to Geneva 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rome to Zürich via Milano Centrale, Chiasso, and Zürich HB in around 7h 38m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 550
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 160
Flights from Rome to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 340
Flights from Rome to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 240
Flights from Rome to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 230
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Rome to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 470
Flights from Rome to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Rome to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 550
Flights from Rome to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 170 - SFr 550
Flights from Rome to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 460
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rome to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 320
Flights from Rome to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 200
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 160
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 250
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 29 - SFr 55
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 40
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 100
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Cadenazzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 65
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 15 - SFr 60
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- SFr 15 - SFr 21
- Base Standard
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Base Premium
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 140
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- SFr 45 - SFr 60
- Base Standard
- SFr 75 - SFr 110
- Base Premium
- SFr 95 - SFr 140
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 10 - SFr 22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- SFr 19 - SFr 22
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 11 - SFr 16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 11 - SFr 16
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 55
- 1st Class
- SFr 65 - SFr 90
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 100
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- SFr 35 - SFr 55
- Smart Low Cost
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
- Smart Flex
- SFr 70 - SFr 100
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Cadenazzo to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Südostbahn
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Switzerland is 854 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Rome to Switzerland.
Ethiopian Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Neos and Alitalia offer flights from Rome Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
There are 142+ hotels available in Switzerland. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs 14€.