How to travel from Rome to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $66 (€53).

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

A bus is $59 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Zurich costing on average $125 (€101).

A bus is $121 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Zurich costing on average $186 (€150).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 37m.

Bus takes on average 8h 51m.

The distance from Rome to Zurich is approximately 424 miles (683 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Zurich is:

• Around 70 flights per day.
• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Zurich 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 Rome to Zurich:

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Trenitalia, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
• Travel with easyJet, ITA, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Vueling, Air Serbia, Eurowings, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, KM Malta Airlines, Austrian Airlines, AJet, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Zurich with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 10 direct flights per day with easyJet, ITA, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic.

Omio customers who travel from Rome to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.