There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Zürich 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.
Fly Rome to Basel, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
Train to Florence, fly to Zurich
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
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Fly from Florence (FLR) to Zurich (ZRH)
Train to Naples, fly to Zurich
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale Station
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Fly from Naples (NAP) to Zurich (ZRH)
Fly Rome to Milan Malpensa, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
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Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
Train via Lugano
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
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Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
Train
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
Train via Locarno
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
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Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HB
Drive
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Drive from Rome to Zürich
Rome to Zürich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Zürich is to bus which costs €40 - €50 and takes 12h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Zürich is to fly which costs €90 - €310 and takes 4h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Zürich. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Zürich HB via Milano Centrale and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Rome and Zürich is 683 km. The road distance is 853.9 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Zürich without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 7h 46m and costs €85 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Rome to Zürich, including transfers.
Rome to Zürich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Rome to Zürich train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Zürich is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Lugano, which costs €85 - €260 and takes 7h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €50 and takes 12h 20m.
- Distance: 683.2 km
- Duration: 4h 37m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Zürich, Switzerland?
Swiss, Alitalia and Lufthansa fly from Rome to Zürich every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rome to Zürich via Milano Centrale and Lugano in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Rome to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Rome to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 400
Flights from Rome to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 400
Flights from Florence to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 230 - SFr 700
Flights from Florence to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 230 - SFr 700
Flights from Naples to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 600
Flights from Naples to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 600
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 450
Flights from Florence to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 450
Flights from Naples to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 550
Flights from Naples to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 600
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 460
Flights from Naples to Zurich via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 460
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 140
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 120
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Rome to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rome to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 330
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 140
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 220
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 140
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 Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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 Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 90
- 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 Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 70
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 25 - SFr 40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 31 - SFr 36
- 1st Class
- SFr 25 - SFr 30
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH
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 Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- SFr 22 - SFr 30
- Base Standard
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
- Base Premium
- SFr 50 - SFr 75
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 130
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
- Base Standard
- SFr 70 - SFr 100
- Base Premium
- SFr 85 - SFr 130
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 Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 19 - SFr 60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- SFr 21 - SFr 30
- Smart Low Cost
- SFr 19 - SFr 27
- Smart Flex
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- SFr 20 - SFr 28
- Smart Low Cost
- SFr 17 - SFr 25
- Smart Flex
- SFr 35 - SFr 55
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- SFr 30 - SFr 50
- Smart Low Cost
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Smart Flex
- SFr 65 - SFr 90
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 Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- SFr 32 - SFr 35
Frequently asked questions
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 Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 17 - SFr 24
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 Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- 1st Class
- SFr 50 - SFr 70
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 24 - SFr 35
- 1st Class
- SFr 45 - SFr 70
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 140
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 55 - SFr 80
- 1st Class
- SFr 100 - SFr 140
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- 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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Rome to Zürich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Rome to Zürich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Zürich is 854 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Rome to Zürich.
Alitalia, Swiss and Lufthansa offer flights from Rome Airport to Zurich Airport.
Book your Rome to Zürich train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Zürich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 271+ hotels available in Zürich. 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 €7 - €35.