The cheapest and fastest coaches from Zurich to Rome
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
13 h 50 m
Average duration
15 h 2 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
683 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Zurich to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Rome will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
Of the 12 buses that leave Zurich for Rome every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 683 km distance in an average of 15 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 17 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach, train 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 coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. 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 coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £81.
Distance: 683 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£89 Average Price Cheapest | £146 Average Price | £151 Average Price |
14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zurich to Rome bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Rome coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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2499 · 2401 | 23:35 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 21h05 | 20:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
2499 | 23:35 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 14h25 | 14:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:30 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 22h40 | 05:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 19h30 | 06:05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
256+ 2495 | 13:40 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 17h25 | 07:05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
256+ 2421 | 13:40 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 14h45 | 04:25 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
256 · 055 | 13:40 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 13h50 | 03:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 17h40 | 08:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 20h25 | 11:15 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 changes | |
2495 | 16:20 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 14h45 | 07:05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:25 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 24h45 | 20:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
(Milan -> Prague) · RJ 1013 (Prague -> Opava východ) · (Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Rome) | 19:50 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 41h55 | 13:45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zurich to Rome
Buses from Zurich to Rome run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 683 km distance in 13h 50m.
Distance 683 km |
Average bus duration 13h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 13h 50m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar from Zurich to RomeYou can travel by bus between Zurich to Rome with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Zurich to Rome coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Rome by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Rome
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 31, 33, 46 Train: S2, S5, S6, S7, S8, S14, S16 Tram: 4, 13, 17
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