There are 11 ways to get from Zürich to Rome by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Zurich to Rome • 4h 30m
Cheapest option
Train to Basel, fly to Rome • 5h 29m
9 alternative options
Fly Zurich to Florence, train • 5h 36m
Fly Zurich to Naples, train • 5h 37m
Train to Stuttgart, fly to Rome • 7h 32m
Train • 7h 48m
Train via Chiasso • 8h 6m
Bus • 11h 50m
Bus via Bologna • 15h 59m
Drive • 8h 21m
Zürich to Rome by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zürich to Rome is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Zürich to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Roma Tiburtina TiBus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Zürich to Rome. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Zürich and Rome is 737 km. The road distance is 852.3 km.
The best way to get from Zürich to Rome without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Zürich to Rome, including transfers.
Zürich to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zürich to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Zuerich Hb station.
The best way to get from Zürich to Rome is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 260 and takes 7h 48m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 50m.
- Distance: 737.3 km
- Duration: 4h 30m
What companies run services between Zürich, Switzerland and Rome, Italy?
Swiss and Alitalia fly from Zürich to Rome every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich to Rome via Milano Centrale in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Zurich to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €500
Flights from Zurich to Naples via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €390
Flights from Milan Linate to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €220
Flights from Stuttgart to Rome via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €340
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €480
Flights from Zurich to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
Flights from Zurich to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €470
Flights from Stuttgart to Rome via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €410
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €310
Flights from Milan Linate to Rome via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €330
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Milan Linate to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €310
Flights from Milan Linate to Rome via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €300
Flights from Zurich to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €400
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €390
Flights from Stuttgart to Rome via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Basel to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €180
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €32
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Hb to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €60 - €110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Stuttgart-Vaihingen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Hb to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65 - €120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €26
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Zürich hbf to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €50
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €29
- 1st Class
- €35 - €50
Train from Zürich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €40 - €55
- Base Standard
- €70 - €95
- Base Premium
- €85 - €120
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €45 - €60
- Smart Flex
- €45 - €60
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €55
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €95
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €70 - €95
- Smart Flex
- €75 - €95
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €32 - €35
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €160
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €160
- Seating Carriage
- €35 - €50
- Couchette Carriage
- €85 - €110
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Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €23
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Roma Tiburtina TiBus
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zürich, Bus Station to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +389 75 209 209
- hakkomerc@gmail.com
- Website
- hakbus.org
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110
- Schedules at
- hakbus.org
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Zürich to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma Tiburtina TiBus station.
Zürich to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich to Rome is 852 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Zürich to Rome.
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