How to travel from Zurich to Rome

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Rome

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $136.

Distance: 424 miles (683 km)

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$189

Average price

$149

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$66

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Cheapest

8h 8m

Average total duration

7h 38m

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30m

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6h 52m

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3h 52m

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3h 0m

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11h 50m

Average total duration

11h 20m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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2.0 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Zurich to Rome

How to get from Zurich to Rome by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2495
    05:20PM14h45
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    08:05AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2495
    05:20PM14h45
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    08:05AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX1726
    07:20AM1h30
    Zurich Airport
    08:50AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $5561One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9633
    09:33AM7h07
    Zurich HB
    04:40PMRome Termini
    $3161One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 33+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9543
    10:33AM7h16
    Zurich HB
    05:49PMRome Termini
    $3161One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 19+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9643
    11:33AM7h07
    Zurich HB
    06:40PMRome Termini
    $3161One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    08:45AM14h55
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    11:40PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    08:45AM21h20
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    06:05AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    $2221One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05AM20h00
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    07:05AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $2591One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22987
    08:30AM1h35
    Zurich Airport
    10:05AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $5511One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1944+KLMKL1609
    10:15AM12h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    10:45PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $4461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH1185+LufthansaLH234
    09:25AM4h40
    Zurich Airport
    02:05PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $6561One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Zürich to Rome

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Rome, 52,94% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Zürich to Rome and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Rome.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Rome is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Rome:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Rome costing on average $60 (€48).

A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Rome costing on average $136 (€110).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 6m.

Bus takes on average 14h 25m.

The distance from Zurich to Rome is approximately 424 miles (683 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Rome is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Rome Termini.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with Swiss, ITA, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Air Serbia, Vueling, Eurowings, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Tuifly, Avion Express Malta, GetJet Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, easyJet, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Regionale, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Rome by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Rome with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Swiss, ITA, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways.
  • 0 direct trains per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
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