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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rome is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rome. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Roma Termini via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Zurich to Rome?

The distance between Zurich and Rome is 834 km. The road distance is 849.4 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Rome without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rome without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €160 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Zurich to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rome bus from?

Zurich to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rome train from?

Zurich to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Rome?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rome is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €160 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Zurich to Rome bus arrive?

Zurich to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Rome train arrive?

Zurich to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Rome is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Zurich to Rome.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Rome?

Book your Zurich to Rome train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Rome?

Book your Zurich to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rome?

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Zurich to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Rome by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
7h 15m
€164–416
Fly Zurich Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
4h 28m
€48–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus 519 / ...
12h 40m
€65–110
Drive 849.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Romecar 849.4 km
8h 21m
€148–213
Train via Cadenazzo
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Cadenazzotrain
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
9h 3m
€136–264
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
7h 13m
€132–402
Fly Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
5h 55m
€133–340
Train to Basel, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
5h 58m
€91–300

Zurich to Rome by train

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Distance: 833.5 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Roma Termini via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 12h 40m. Onebus also services this route once a week.

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