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There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Zürich by train, bus, car or plane

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

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Train

  1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni
  3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb

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Fly to Basel, train

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Basel (BSL)
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Zurich Bus Station

Bus via Modena

  1. Take the bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Modena Nord
  2. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Zürich

Drive

  1. Drive from Rome to Zürich

Fly to Zurich

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Zurich (ZRH)

Fly to Milan Linate, train

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Linate (LIN)
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb

Fly to Milan Malpensa, train

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
  2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
  3. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb

Fly to Milan Bergamo, bus, train

  1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Bergamo (BGY)
  2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
  4. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb

Rome to Zürich by train

140 Weekly Trains
7h 13m Average Duration
SFr 102 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Rome to Zürich is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 12h 20m.

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The quickest way to get from Rome to Zürich is to fly which costs €85 - €290 and takes 4h 37m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma Tiburtina TiBus and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 20m.

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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Zürich. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale and Como S.Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

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The distance between Rome and Zürich is 683 km. The road distance is 853.9 km.

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The best way to get from Rome to Zürich without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €100 - €300.

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It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Rome to Zürich, including transfers.

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Rome to Zürich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma Tiburtina TiBus station.

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

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The best way to get from Rome to Zürich is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 12h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €290 and takes 4h 37m.

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Map of how to get from Rome to Zürich.
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  • Distance: 683.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Rome to Zürich via Milano Centrale, Como S. Giovanni, and Como S.Giovanni in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost SFr 60 - SFr 90 and the journey takes 12h 20m.

Airlines
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 85 - SFr 460
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 40 - SFr 210
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate via Naples
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 40 - SFr 210
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
SFr 100 - SFr 200
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 140 - SFr 550
Flights from Rome to Basel via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 170 - SFr 750
Flights from Rome to Basel via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 170 - SFr 750
FlexFlight ApS
Website
flexflight.dk
Flights from Rome to Milan Bergamo
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
SFr 90 - SFr 240
Aeroitalia
Website
aeroitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Bergamo
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
SFr 90 - SFr 240
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Rome to Basel
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 45 - SFr 290
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
SFr 100 - SFr 440
Neos
Website
neosair.it
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price
SFr 30 - SFr 160
Air Connect
Website
air-connect.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Bergamo
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
SFr 75 - SFr 160
Ulendo Airlink
Website
flyulendo.com
Flights from Rome to Basel
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
SFr 23 - SFr 240
Middle East Airlines
Website
mea.com.lb
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
SFr 100 - SFr 200
Gulf Air Bahrain
Website
gulfair.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price
SFr 60 - SFr 190
Royal Jordanian
Website
rj.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
SFr 410 - SFr 2200
Train operators
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 35 - SFr 120
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
SFr 35 - SFr 55
Base Standard
SFr 65 - SFr 90
Base Premium
SFr 80 - SFr 120
ItaloTreno
Phone
+39 06 8937 1892
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 30 - SFr 85
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
SFr 30 - SFr 45
Smart Low Cost
SFr 30 - SFr 45
Smart Flex
SFr 60 - SFr 85
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S. Giovanni
Ave. Duration
39 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 21 - SFr 40
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
SFr 65 - SFr 120
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
Ave. Duration
1h 12m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 30 - SFr 60
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 29 - SFr 55
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
Ave. Duration
1h 57m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
SFr 50 - SFr 90
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 24 - SFr 45
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Trenitalia EuroCity
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Email
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Como S.Giovanni
Ave. Duration
37 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
SFr 17 - SFr 50
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
SFr 17 - SFr 23
1st Class
SFr 35 - SFr 50
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
SFr 45 - SFr 110
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
SFr 45 - SFr 65
1st Class
SFr 75 - SFr 110
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
SFr 23 - SFr 60
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
SFr 23 - SFr 30
1st Class
SFr 40 - SFr 60
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
Ave. Duration
1h 57m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
SFr 30 - SFr 65
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
SFr 30 - SFr 45
1st Class
SFr 45 - SFr 65
TGV inOui
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
en.oui.sncf
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
SFr 21 - SFr 50
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
SFr 21 - SFr 28
1st Class
SFr 35 - SFr 50
TGC Lyria
Phone
+33 (0) 1 84 94 36 35
Email
info@lyria.com
Website
tgv-lyria.com
Train from Basel to Zürich
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
SFr 19 - SFr 27
Website
https://www.tgv-lyria.com/fr/en
Bus operators
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Zurich Bus Station
Ave. Duration
12h 20m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
SFr 60 - SFr 90
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Sellitto
Phone
+39 0824 46304
Email
info@sellitto.com
Website
sellitto.com
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Modena Nord
Ave. Duration
6h
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
SFr 27 - SFr 35
Schedules at
sellitto.com
Gruppo Di Maio
Phone
+39 0827 34 117
Email
info@gruppodimaio.it
Website
gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Zürich
Ave. Duration
7h 55m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
SFr 35 - SFr 55
Schedules at
gruppodimaio.it
Flibco
Phone
+352 26 58 57 1
Email
info@flibco.com
Website
flibco.com
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 9 - SFr 12
Website
https://www.flibco.com/en
TerraVision IT
Email
customerservices@terravision.eu
Website
terravision.eu
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 6 - SFr 10
Website
https://www.terravision.eu/
Autostradale
Phone
+39 02 3008 9000
Email
mail@autostradale.it
Website
autostradale.it
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
SFr 4 - SFr 15
Website
https://autostradale.it/?lang=en-GB
Standard Rate
SFr 10 - SFr 15

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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Zurich Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.

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

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Rome to Zürich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Zürich is 854 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Rome to Zürich.

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Alitalia, Swiss and Lufthansa offer flights from Rome Airport to Zurich Airport.

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