There are 5 ways to get from Italy to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 56mCHF 116–204Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
- Take the train from Zug to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S5
16h 8mCHF 79–130Bus
- Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
7h 29mCHF 96–133Drive 848.9 km
- Drive from Rome to Zurichcar 848.9 km
8h 24mCHF 143–206Train via Rome Termini
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 7mCHF 113–224
Italy to Switzerland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Switzerland is to bus and train which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Switzerland is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Italy to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Italy and Switzerland is 831 km. The road distance is 848.9 km.
The best way to get from Italy to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Italy to Switzerland, including transfers.
Italy to Switzerland bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.
Italy to Switzerland train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Italy to Switzerland is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 140 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Italy and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 85–120 and the journey takes 7h 19m.
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–100
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–120
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Italy to Switzerland bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Italy to Switzerland train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Switzerland is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Italy to Switzerland.
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