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 30 - SFr 100 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 39m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 180.

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 Zürich HB via Milan Rogoredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Rome to Zurich?

The distance between Rome and Zurich is 813 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 22m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 ItaloTreno, 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 22m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 180 and takes 4h 39m.

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 ItaloTreno, arrive at Milan Rogoredo 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, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Zurich.

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, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Rogoredo9984 / ...
2. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Zürich HBEc
7h 22m
CHF 124–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Zurich Bus StationN524 / ...
12h 5m
CHF 30–100
Drive 848.7 km
1. Drive from Rome to Zurich848.7 km
8h 20m
CHF 135–195
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FCO - ZRH
4h 39m
CHF 45–180
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich HbEc
7h 25m
CHF 82–204
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)FCO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
5h 58m
CHF 71–237
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
7h 28m
CHF 96–296
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FCO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
8h 27m
CHF 79–254

Rome to Zurich by train

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7h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 813 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Zürich HB via Milan Rogoredo in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–100 and the journey takes 12h 5m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily.

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