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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 $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 424 miles (683 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$206 Average price | $221 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $303 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Rome:
A bus is $135 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Rome costing on average $206 (€171).
A bus is $149 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Rome costing on average $221 (€183).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 11h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Rome
How to get from Zurich to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4740+21255:30 AM13h45Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)7:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$481One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 4740+21255:30 AM13h45Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)7:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ5737:05 PM1h30Zurich Airport8:35 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$4421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 15+
Intercity 5979:33 AM11h34Zurich HB9:07 PMRome Tiburtina$1901One-way1 transfer - EuroCity 25+
InterCityNotte 765 · InterCityNotte 7705:33 PM13h02Zurich HB6:35 AMRome Termini$1981One-way2 transfers - EuroCity 153+Intercity 59410:33 AM11h47Zurich HB10:20 PMRome Termini$2031One-way1 transfer
- 4744+34919:05 AM14h40Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)11:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$481One-way1 transfer
- 4740+38035:30 AM15h40Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$481One-way1 transfer
- 4740+34915:30 AM18h15Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)11:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$481One-way1 transfer
- U229878:30 AM1h35Zurich Airport10:05 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2231One-way0 transfers
VY6261 · VY610810:35 AM5h40EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg4:15 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2251One-way1 transfer- VY6261 · VY610210:35 AM11h35EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:10 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2311One-way1 transfer
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