What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Zurich is to Bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Milan Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Rome to Zurich?

The distance between Rome and Zurich is 812 km. The road distance is 848.7 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Zurich?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Rome to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Zurich bus from?

Rome to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Zurich train from?

Rome to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Zurich?

The best way to get from Rome to Zurich is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 240 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Rome to Zurich bus arrive?

Rome to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Rome to Zurich train arrive?

Rome to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Zurich is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Rome to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Zurich?

Book your Rome to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Zurich?

Book your Rome to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at SFr 74 per night.

Rome to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milan CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the train from Milan Centrale to Zuerich HbEc
7h 27m
CHF 82–210
Fly to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FCO - ZRH
4h 40m
CHF 45–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Zurich Bus StationN524
12h 5m
CHF 60–85
Drive 848.7 km
1. Drive from Rome to Zurich848.7 km
8h 20m
CHF 140–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Como P.le S. GottardoMarinoBus 054
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBEc
12h 48m
CHF 108–177
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)FCO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
5h 58m
CHF 80–288
Fly to Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Linate Airport (LIN)FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Milan Centrale to Zuerich Hb
7h 29m
CHF 94–286
Fly to Malpensa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Malpensa International Airport (MXP)FCO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
8h 22m
CHF 102–289

Rome to Zurich by train

65Weekly Trains

7h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 811.7 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Zuerich Hb via Milan Centrale in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 60–85 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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