There are 8 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Zurich • 4h 36m
SFr 79 - SFr 398
Cheapest option
Bus • 12h 20m
SFr 45 - SFr 55
6 alternative options
Fly to Basel, train • 5h 57m
SFr 71 - SFr 363
Fly to Milan Malpensa, train • 7h 12m
SFr 106 - SFr 343
Fly to Milan Linate, train • 7h 50m
SFr 122 - SFr 330
Train • 7h 50m
SFr 94 - SFr 279
Bus via Orte • 13h 30m
SFr 59 - SFr 80
Drive • 8h 29m
SFr 120 - SFr 180
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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 70€ - 370€ and takes 4h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Zurich. Services depart once 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 Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Rome and Zürich is 683 km. The road distance is 862.1 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Zürich without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs 85€ - 260€.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Rome to Zürich, including transfers.
Rome to Zürich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome, 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 36m and costs 70€ - 370€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 85€ - 260€ and takes 7h 50m, you could also bus, which costs 40€ - 50€ and takes 12h 20m.
- Distance: 683.2 km
- Duration: 4h 36m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Zürich, Switzerland?
Swiss, Alitalia and two other airlines fly from Rome to Zürich every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rome to Zürich via Milano Centrale in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 390
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 320
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 160
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 160
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 200 - SFr 1100
Flights from Rome to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 200 - SFr 1100
Flights from Rome to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 650
Flights from Rome to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 650
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 550
- Website
- meridiana.it
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 260
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 1400
Flights from Rome to Basel via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 700
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 260
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rome to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 500
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rome to Basel via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 470
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 680 - SFr 710
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 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 95
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 120
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 25 - SFr 35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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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
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 33 - SFr 38
- 1st Class
- SFr 27 - SFr 32
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 16 - SFr 22
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 5 - SFr 7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 5 - SFr 6
- Website
- Trenord
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
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
- 1st Class
- SFr 55 - SFr 80
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 130
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 50 - SFr 75
- 1st Class
- SFr 95 - SFr 130
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 150
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 60 - SFr 85
- 1st Class
- SFr 110 - SFr 150
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 Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 130
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
- Base Standard
- SFr 75 - SFr 110
- Base Premium
- SFr 90 - 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 Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 95
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
- Smart Low Cost
- SFr 30 - SFr 50
- Smart Flex
- SFr 70 - SFr 95
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, Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0966 57552
- info@lirosilinee.com
- Website
- lirosilinee.com
Bus from Roma Tiburtina to Orte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 4 - SFr 5
- Schedules at
- lirosilinee.com
- Phone
- +39 0963 313116
- info@viaggiaurora.it
- Website
- viaggiaurora.it
Bus from Orte A1 to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- L'Aurora Viaggi
- Phone
- 0041 (0)81 284 62 32
- info@calandareisen.com
- Website
- calandaviaggi.com
Bus from Orte A1 to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 75
- Website
- Calanda Viaggi
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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 station.
Rome to Zürich train services, operated by Trenitalia Eurocity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Zürich is 862 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Rome to Zürich.
Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, Swiss and Lufthansa offer flights from Rome Airport to Zurich Airport.
Book your Rome to Zürich train tickets online with Omio and Omio.
Book your Rome to Zürich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 538+ 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€.