How to travel from Zurich to Rome

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 $74 (€60).

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

A bus is $87 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Rome costing on average $161 (€130).

A bus is $126 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Rome costing on average $200 (€161).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

Bus takes on average 11h 5m.

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

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Rome is:

• Around 70 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 easyJet, Swiss, ITA, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Air Serbia, Vueling, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Condor Flugdienst, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, GetJet Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to Rome by flight.
• Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Rome by train.
• Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Rome by bus.

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

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

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.

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

In Rome, explore Trastevere's charming streets and nightlife, stroll through Villa Borghese's parks and museums, enjoy gelato at the lively Piazza Navona, and visit the Spanish Steps for views and people-watching. Discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours, and don't miss the best sights: the iconic Colosseum, the art-filled Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the well-preserved Pantheon, and the famous Trevi Fountain where you can toss a coin for good luck.

To experience Rome's main attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is generally recommended, allowing time to visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and explore local neighborhoods.