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 27 - SFr 75 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 35m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 150.

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 twice 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 Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Rome to Zurich?

The distance between Rome and Zurich is 812 km. The road distance is 848.8 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 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m 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 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 150 and takes 4h 35m.

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 Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Zurich is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m 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, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1209+ hotels available in Zurich.

Rome to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 25m
CHF 85–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Zurich Bus Stationbus N524 / ...
12h 5m
CHF 27–75
Drive 848.8 km
1. Drive from Rome to Zurichcar 848.8 km
8h 23m
CHF 133–192
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
4h 35m
CHF 43–145
Train via Florence
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
4. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
8h 29m
CHF 114–241
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)plane FCO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 59m
CHF 75–212
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FCO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
7h 23m
CHF 92–219
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
5h 44m
CHF 99–276
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain
7h 28m
CHF 99–246

Rome to Zurich by train

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7h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 811.7 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–75 and the journey takes 12h 5m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily.

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