How to travel from Zurich to Rome

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Travel Information to Rome from Zurich

distanceDistance423 miles (683 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$56 - $162
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $56 (€49) • 13 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $109 (€94) • 1 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMarino Autolinee, Alitalia or Frecciarossa

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 423 miles (683 km) from Zurich to Rome. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Marino Autolinee, Alitalia or Frecciarossa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Rome.

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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.

Marino Autolinee
02:40PM13h50
Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai
04:30AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$1351One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:20PM25h25
Zurich
06:45PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$1291One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
Swiss
12:45PM1h30
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
02:15PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
$6271One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Trenitalia
10:33AM13h09
Zurich HB
11:42PMRome Ostiense
$1981One-way
1 transfer
Trenitalia
05:33PM12h33
Zurich HB
06:06AMRome Termini
$1881One-way
2 transfers
Frecciarossa
03:33PM7h01
Zurich HB
10:34PMRome Termini
$2451One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:50AM21h00
Zurich
08:50AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$1521One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
11:50AM19h00
Zurich
06:50AMRome
$2121One-way
1 transfer
STUDENT AGENCY k.s.
08:50PM41h55
Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai
02:45PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$2111One-way
3 transfers
Air Serbia
08:45PM11h35
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
08:20AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
$2581One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
09:15PM14h20
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
11:35AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
$2581One-way
1 transfer
Air Serbia
09:30AM4h25
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
01:55PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
$3081One-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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Travel on Frecciarossa, Trenitalia and Eurowings travel between Zurich and Rome at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Step on board a Frecciarossa travel and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed travel make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 423 miles (683 km) from Zurich to Rome quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

We show you the latest Frecciarossa travel schedule for the Zurich to Rome route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this route, such as departure and arrival travel stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap travel to Rome from Zurich with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel to Rome from Zurich.

        FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Rome

        FAQs: 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 ways to get from Zurich to Rome: bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rome is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $56 (€49) compared to other travel options to Rome:

        A bus is $52 (€45) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $109 (€94) from Zurich to Rome.

        Taking a bus costs $106 (€92) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $162 (€141).

        The quickest way to travel from Zurich to Rome is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 13 h 40 min.

        Getting to Rome by train takes 7 h 20 min on average.

        The Zurich to Rome distance is around 423 miles (683 km).

        The average frequency per day from Zurich to Rome is:

        • 2 buses per day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Rome:

        • Most travelers board their bus from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Rome, Termini.
        • Most travelers catch their flight from Zurich Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Rome:

        • You can travel between Zurich and Rome by bus with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $56 (€49) with FlixBus from Zurich to Rome.
        • You can travel to Rome from Zurich by flight with Alitalia, SWISS, LAER, Alitalia (2), Air Baltic, Air Serbia, Edelweiss Air, Air France, Eurowings, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, easyJet, KLM, TUIfly, TAP Portugal, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Croatia Airlines, Smartwings, SAS, Turkish Airlines or Brussels Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $109 (€94) with Vueling Airlines from Zurich to Rome.
        • You can travel by train between Zurich and Rome with Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo or Regionale, and you can find Trenitalia Zurich to Rome tickets for $162 (€141) on Omio.

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

        • You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Rome with FlixBus.

        Direct services to Rome tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

        Your trip from Zurich to Rome doesn't have to end in Rome. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice or Paris. If you’d like to add Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice or Paris to your Zurich to Rome tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Rome today!
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