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How to get fromRome to Swiss Alpsby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Swiss Alps by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    8h 2m
    CHF 98–204

  2. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane FCO - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    8h 14m
    CHF 63–228

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus 30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bellinzonabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus bus 120
    13h 31m
    CHF 78–131

  4. Drive  742.4 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Swiss Alpscar car 742.4 km
    7h 8m
    CHF 125–180

  5. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane FCO - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    8h 9m
    CHF 89–278

  6. Train via Rome Termini

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train Fr / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    8h 13m
    CHF 96–223

  7. Train via Roma Termini

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    9h 1m
    CHF 96–201

  8. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane FCO - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    8h 36m
    CHF 79–212

  9. Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane plane FCO - GOA
    2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train
    4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    10h 8m
    CHF 79–248

  10. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane FCO - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain train
    3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain train
    11h 10m
    CHF 156–374

Rome to Swiss Alps by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 756.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Gotthard Passhöhe via Milano Centrale, Bellinzona, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Gotthard Passhöhe via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, and Airolo, Stazione in around 13h 31m.

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