What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 40 - SFr 170 and takes 4h 40m.

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 40m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.

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 Milano Centrale and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Rome to Zurich?

The distance between Rome and Zurich is 834 km. The road distance is 848.9 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 via Lugano which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 Rome Tiburtina Bus 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 via Lugano which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 170 and takes 4h 40m.

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 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 24m 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 and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Zurich.

Rome to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Zurich by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train via Lugano
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
7h 17m
CHF 150–243
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
4h 40m
CHF 43–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 519
12h 15m
CHF 70–120
Drive 848.9 km
1. Drive from Rome to Zurichcar 848.9 km
8h 24m
CHF 142–205
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 22m
CHF 114–198
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 85–246
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
5h 54m
CHF 122–345

Rome to Zurich by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 833.5 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Zürich HB via Milano Centrale and Lugano in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 70–110 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Onebus also services this route once a week.

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