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Rome to Zurich train with Trenitalia

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Apr 27

Cheapest price

$181

Average price

$273

Fastest journey

7 h 2 m

Average duration

7 h 43 m

Trains per day

20

Distance

683 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 794+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3071+TrenitaliaEuroCity 30
06:06AM13h21
Rome Ostiense
07:27PMZurich HB
$1811One-way
2 transfers
Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796+IntercityIntercity 652+TrenitaliaEuroCity 14
12:15AM12h12
Rome Ostiense
12:27PMZurich HB
$1901One-way
2 transfers
Italo9968+TrenitaliaEuroCity 16
07:05AM9h22
Rome Termini
04:27PMZurich HB
$2161One-way
1 transfer
Italo9968+TrenitaliaEuroCity 120
07:05AM13h22
Rome Termini
08:27PMZurich HB
$2161One-way
1 transfer
Italo9968+TrenitaliaEuroCity 112
07:05AM14h22
Rome Termini
09:27PMZurich HB
$2161One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg.

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Bus

€155

Average price

€224

Average price

€87

Average price

Cheapest

11h 15m

Average duration

10h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

11h 59m

Average duration

Fastest

8h 59m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

21h 23m

Average duration

20h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.0 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Rome to Zurich train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday, April 26
Last updated at 5:26 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
italo9970+trenitaliaEuroCity 1125:30 AM Rome Termini
13h57
7:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9912+trenitaliaEuroCity 1225:40 AM Rome Termini
14h47
8:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9912+trenitaliaEuroCity 1125:40 AM Rome Termini
13h47
7:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9972+trenitaliaEuroCity 120
On time
6:05 AM Rome Termini
12h22
6:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9972+trenitaliaEuroCity 122
On time
6:05 AM Rome Termini
14h22
8:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9972+trenitaliaEuroCity 112
On time
6:05 AM Rome Termini
13h22
7:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9974+trenitaliaEuroCity 120
On time
7:05 AM Rome Termini
11h22
6:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9974+trenitaliaEuroCity 122
On time
7:05 AM Rome Termini
13h22
8:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9974+trenitaliaEuroCity 112
On time
7:05 AM Rome Termini
12h22
7:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9920+trenitaliaEuroCity 1127:43 AM Rome Termini
11h44
7:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9920+trenitaliaEuroCity 120
On time
7:43 AM Rome Termini
10h44
6:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9920+trenitaliaEuroCity 1227:43 AM Rome Termini
12h44
8:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9976+trenitaliaEuroCity 1128:05 AM Rome Termini
11h22
7:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9976+trenitaliaEuroCity 1228:05 AM Rome Termini
12h22
8:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9976+trenitaliaEuroCity 120
On time
8:05 AM Rome Termini
10h22
6:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9924+trenitaliaEuroCity 1228:40 AM Rome Termini
11h47
8:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9924+trenitaliaEuroCity 1128:40 AM Rome Termini
10h47
7:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9924+trenitaliaEuroCity 120
On time
8:40 AM Rome Termini
9h47
6:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9978+trenitaliaEuroCity 120
On time
9:05 AM Rome Termini
9h22
6:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9978+trenitaliaEuroCity 112
On time
9:05 AM Rome Termini
10h22
7:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9978+trenitaliaEuroCity 122
On time
9:05 AM Rome Termini
11h22
8:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9980+trenitaliaEuroCity 120
On time
10:10 AM Rome Termini
8h17
6:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9980+trenitaliaEuroCity 112
On time
10:10 AM Rome Termini
9h17
7:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9980+trenitaliaEuroCity 122
On time
10:10 AM Rome Termini
10h17
8:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9932+trenitaliaEuroCity 11210:40 AM Rome Termini
8h47
7:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9932+trenitaliaEuroCity 12210:40 AM Rome Termini
9h47
8:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9932+trenitaliaEuroCity 120
On time
10:40 AM Rome Termini
7h47
6:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9982+trenitaliaEuroCity 120
On time
11:05 AM Rome Termini
7h22
6:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9982+trenitaliaEuroCity 12211:05 AM Rome Termini
9h22
8:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9982+trenitaliaEuroCity 11211:05 AM Rome Termini
8h22
7:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9584+trenitaliaEuroCity 120
On time
11:10 AM Rome Termini
7h17
6:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9984+trenitaliaEuroCity 11212:10 PM Rome Termini
7h17
7:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9984+trenitaliaEuroCity 12212:10 PM Rome Termini
8h17
8:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9540+trenitaliaEuroCity 11212:10 PM Rome Termini
7h17
7:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9940+trenitaliaEuroCity 122
On time
12:40 PM Rome Termini
7h47
8:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9986+trenitaliaEuroCity 122
On time
1:05 PM Rome Termini
7h22
8:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9644+trenitaliaEuroCity 1221:20 PM Rome Termini
7h07
8:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
trenitaliaintnInterCityNotte 764+trenitaliaregRegionale TRENORD 2616+trenitaliaEuroCity 12
On time
9:00 PM Rome Termini
12h27
9:27 AM Zurich HB
2 transfers
trenitaliaintnInterCityNotte 796+trenitaliaintIntercity 652+trenitaliaEuroCity 1410:15 PM Rome Ostiense
12h12
10:27 AM Zurich HB2 transfers
Sunday, April 27
trenitaliaintnInterCityNotte 794+trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 3071+trenitaliaEuroCity 304:06 AM Rome Ostiense
13h21
5:27 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
italo9908+trenitaliaEuroCity 164:40 AM Rome Termini
9h47
2:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9908+trenitaliaEuroCity 1204:40 AM Rome Termini
13h47
6:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9908+trenitaliaEuroCity 1124:40 AM Rome Termini
14h47
7:27 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
italo9968+trenitaliaEuroCity 16
On time
5:05 AM Rome Termini
9h22
2:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9968+trenitaliaEuroCity 120
On time
5:05 AM Rome Termini
13h22
6:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer
italo9968+trenitaliaEuroCity 112
On time
5:05 AM Rome Termini
14h22
7:27 PM Zurich HB
1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Rome to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Rome to Zurich is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Rome to Zurich route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Rome to Zurich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Rome to Zurich.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rome to Zurich

ItalyItaly
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
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Trains from Rome to Zurich run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $129 (€106) but you can travel from only $57 (€47) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $57 (€47)
Distance
424 miles (683 km)
Average train duration
10h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
$129 (€106)
Trains per day
11
Train providers
5
Fastest train
7h 7m
First train
05:06
Last train
22:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $57 (€47)

Train providers: Trenitalia, Frecciarossa and Intercity Notte from Rome to Zurich trains

Trenitalia, Frecciarossa and Intercity Notte trains will get you between Rome and Zurich from $130 (€107). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Trenitalia is the national railway of Italy, providing a comprehensive network of trains across the country including trains to Zurich from Rome. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca, as well as regional and intercity services. Frecciarossa trains are the fastest, reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h, while Frecciargento and Frecciabianca offer a more leisurely journey. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Standard, and Business Class. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. Popular routes include Milan to Rome, Venice to Florence, and Naples to Bari.

Rome to Zurich train information with Trenitalia:

  • Average Duration: 12 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $130

Traveling by train from Rome to Zurich

The train connection between Rome and Zurich offers a convenient and scenic way to travel between these two cities. Passengers can choose from several providers, including Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, and Intercity Notte. With comfortable seating options and picturesque views along the route, this journey is perfect for those looking to explore Italy's capital before heading into Switzerland’s stunning landscapes.

Train Connection: Rome to Zurich

Traveling from Rome to Zurich takes approximately 7 hours and 7 minutes, with a total of 7 connections available each day. The journey is not direct, requiring at least one transfer along the way.

Rome to Zurich Train Connection

The first daily train from Rome to Zurich departs at 05:12, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore the scenic route. The last journey of the day leaves at 14:20, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy both cities before concluding their travels.

Train Tickets Price for Rome to Zurich

The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Rome to Zurich is €107. The average ticket price typically hovers around €169, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these two cities.

Exploring the Wonders of Zurich

Welcome to Lake Zurich, a stunning body of water that has been the heart of the city since its formation during the last Ice Age. This picturesque lake not only serves as a recreational haven for locals and tourists alike but also plays a vital role in Zurich's economy through tourism and transportation. One unique feature is its crystal-clear waters, which are perfect for swimming in summer or enjoying scenic boat rides while taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps.

Next, we have Grossmünster, an iconic Protestant church with roots dating back to the 12th century when it was built on top of what many believe to be Charlemagne’s burial site. Its significance lies not just in its architectural grandeur but also as a symbol of Switzerland's Reformation history led by Huldrych Zwingli from this very pulpit. The twin towers offer visitors an opportunity to climb up for panoramic views over Zurich—a truly unforgettable experience!

Finally, let’s stroll down Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world's most exclusive shopping streets that emerged after being transformed from a former moat into this bustling commercial hub in 1867. It holds immense significance as both an economic center and cultural landmark where luxury brands meet charming cafes amidst historic buildings reflecting Swiss architecture. What makes Bahnhofstrasse particularly unique is how seamlessly it blends high-end retail with vibrant street life—making every visit feel like partaking in something extraordinary!

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