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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 34m
    CHF 96–207

  2. Train via Varese

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milan Rogoredotrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Porta Vittoria to Varesetrain train S5
    3. Take the train from Varese to Airolotrain train S50
    10h 45m
    CHF 74–119

  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
    12h 51m
    CHF 77–130

  4. Drive  742.4 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Swiss Alpscar car 742.4 km
    7h 8m
    CHF 143–207

  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 40m
    CHF 88–273

  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
    9h 8m
    CHF 94–225

  7. 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 79–222

  8. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)plane plane FCO - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain train
    9h 52m
    CHF 112–285

  9. 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 19m
    CHF 151–369

  10. Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane plane FCO - VRN
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train
    4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    10h 25m
    CHF 119–381

Rome to Swiss Alps by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 756.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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 34m. 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 12h 51m.

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