The cheapest trains from Zurich to Rome

Showing times and prices for 27 Sep

Cheapest

£139

Average

£165

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Rome will cost around £ 165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 139.

Cheapest
10:33Zürich HB10h49 21:22Rome Tiburtina
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£1391One-way
2nd Cheapest
17:33Zürich HB12h10 05:43Rome Ostiense
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£1451One-way
10:33Zürich HB13h42 00:15Rome Ostiense
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£1521One-way
10:33Zürich HB7h07 17:40Rome Termini
1 changes
£1731One-way
11:33Zürich HB7h07 18:40Rome Tiburtina
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£1731One-way

Timetable Zurich to Rome

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07:33Zürich HB7h16 14:49Rome Termini
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09:33Zürich HB7h16 16:49Rome Termini
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10:33Zürich HB7h07 17:40Rome Termini
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10:33Zürich HB10h49 21:22Rome Tiburtina
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10:33Zürich HB13h42 00:15Rome Ostiense
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11:33Zürich HB7h07 18:40Rome Tiburtina
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11:33Zürich HB7h09 18:42Rome Termini
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13:33Zürich HB7h09 20:42Rome Termini
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15:33Zürich HB7h07 22:40Rome Termini
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17:33Zürich HB12h10 05:43Rome Ostiense
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Sun
26 Sep
£121Trenitalia
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£211HOP!
Mon
27 Sep
£123Trenitalia
£81Marino Autolinee
£140Alitalia Cityliner
Tue
28 Sep
£123Trenitalia
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£140Alitalia Cityliner
Wed
29 Sep
£87Trenitalia
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£140Alitalia Cityliner
Thu
30 Sep
£119Frecciarossa
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£140Alitalia Cityliner
Fri
1 Oct
£123Trenitalia
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£127Alitalia
Sat
2 Oct
£79Trenitalia
£84Marino Autolinee
£226Swiss
Sun
3 Oct
£99Frecciarossa
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£104Alitalia Cityliner
Mon
4 Oct
£72Trenitalia
£84Marino Autolinee
£142Swiss
Tue
5 Oct
£70Trenitalia
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£66Alitalia Cityliner
Wed
6 Oct
£72Trenitalia
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£83Alitalia Cityliner
Thu
7 Oct
£77Trenitalia
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£127Alitalia
Fri
8 Oct
£109Trenitalia
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£183Eurowings
Sat
9 Oct
£72Trenitalia
£84Marino Autolinee
£127Alitalia
Sun
10 Oct
£87Trenitalia
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£127Alitalia
Mon
11 Oct
£70Trenitalia
£69Marino Autolinee
£104Alitalia Cityliner
Tue
12 Oct
£70Trenitalia
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£55Alitalia
Wed
13 Oct
£70Trenitalia
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£45Alitalia
Thu
14 Oct
£68Trenitalia
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£66Alitalia
Fri
15 Oct
£70Trenitalia
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£83Alitalia
Sat
16 Oct
£65Trenitalia
£69Marino Autolinee
£83Alitalia

The fastest trains from Zurich to Rome

Showing times and prices for 27 Sep

Fastest Journey

7 h 7 m

Average

8 h 41 m

Trains per day

10

Distance

683 km

It's difficult to get from Zurich to Rome without changing at least once.

Fastest
10:33Zürich HB7h07 17:40Rome Termini
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£1731One-way
Fastest
11:33Zürich HB7h07 18:40Rome Tiburtina
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£1731One-way
Fastest
15:33Zürich HB7h07 22:40Rome Termini
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£1731One-way
2nd Fastest
13:33Zürich HB7h09 20:42Rome Termini
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£1731One-way
2nd Fastest
11:33Zürich HB7h09 18:42Rome Termini
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£1731One-way

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Train Information to Rome from Zurich

distanceDistance423 miles (683 km)
durationAverage train duration7 h 9 min
priceAverage train ticket price£111 (€124)
frequencyTrain frequency7 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 7 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersFrecciarossa or Trenitalia

Trains from Zurich to Rome cover the 423 miles (683 km) long journey taking on average 7 h 9 min with our travel partners like Frecciarossa or Trenitalia. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £111, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £79. Travellers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Roma Termini.

Train companies

Trenitalia and Frecciarossa Zurich – Rome

For as little as £79 you can travel by train between Zurich and Rome with Trenitalia and Frecciarossa. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

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Omio helps you find the perfect Zurich - Rome train with Trenitalia. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train from Zurich to Rome, Omio shows you Trenitalia’s current train timetables, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best train ticket for your upcoming Zurich to Rome journey. You can expect to travel around 423 miles (683 km) from Zurich to Rome on a train with Trenitalia. Once you are ready, buy your one-way Trenitalia tickets between Zurich and Rome starting as low as £79 if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when travelling by train instead of purchasing tickets at the train station in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with Trenitalia!

Trenitalia has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your Trenitalia tickets between Zurich and Rome and when travelling by train:

  • Cashless payments recommended
  • Online booking and check-in recommended
  • Pre-reservation / seat allocation
  • Refund or voucher policy
  • In the case of Trenitalia cancellations, the customer will be contacted directly. If the customer does not intend to travel, they can still obtain a full refund by submitting a cancellation request (relevant special conditions might apply) by filling in a request form for an electronic credit here: https://reclami-e-suggerimenti.trenitalia.com/rimborsi/en/Anagrafica.aspx
  • Alternatively, the customer can request a refund for the payment method they used at the time of purchase by contacting a Trenitalia ticket office and presenting the communication received. Find the refund request form for regional trains here: https://www.trenitalia.com/content/dam/tcom/allegati/trenitalia/in_regione/Modulo_Indennit%C3%A0_Rimborsi_Coronavirus_posta_mail.pdf.
  • For further information and cancellation procedures go to the Trenitalia website: https://www.trenitalia.com/en/info_contacts/refund-for-journey-cancellation.html Or in Italian here: https://www.trenitalia.com/it/informazioni/rimborso-per-rinuncia-al-viaggio-febbraio-2020.html
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Trains from Zurich to Rome
Travel by train 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
What are the travel restrictions for Rome, Italy if I'm coming from Zurich, Switzerland by train?

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Rome, Italy by train is: Partially open.

What is the status of international entry into Italy from Switzerland?

International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Italy from Zurich?

Conditions of entry:

  • Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
  • Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
  • Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the safety rules to follow in Rome, Italy?

When travelling in Italy, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

  • Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 25/09/2021. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train between Zurich and Rome before travelling.

What is the restriction level for the return leg of a round trip journey from Rome, Italy to Zurich, Switzerland?

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Rome to Zurich is: Partially open

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Switzerland from Italy?

Reentry to Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Rome?

What are the entry requirements?

  • Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
  • Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
  • Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
  • Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
  • Health declaration required
  • Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask: Mandatory

Last verified on 23/09/2021. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Rome to Zurich train here.

How much do cheap trains from Zurich to Rome cost?
Looking to save money on your route? Omio customers have found the cheapest train from Zurich to Rome for the next 7 days starting from £79  one way.
What is the cost of a train ticket from Zurich to Rome on average?
If you’re looking to purchase your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Zurich to Rome train price to come in at an average of £111  one way.
What is the distance between Zurich and Rome by train?
When travelling this route you should expect the distance to Rome from Zurich via train to be approximately 423 miles (683 km).
How many hours does it take from Zurich to Rome by train?
On average the train from Zurich to Rome duration is 7 h 9 min  for the 423 miles (683 km) long trip, but the travel time can vary if you depart on weekends and holidays.
When travelling by train from Zurich to Rome, which train station in Zurich do I depart from and which train station in Rome do I arrive in?

When taking the train from Zurich to Rome, you can choose to depart from train stations like Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich, Central Bus Station. Your trip can end in train stations such as Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina and Roma Ostiense.

Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Zürich HB   and arrive in Roma Termini.

Where is the train station in Zurich? Where is the train station in Rome?

You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Zürich HB, located approximately 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city centre of Zurich. The most popular arrival train station in Rome, called Roma Termini, is located around 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from its city centre.

Which train providers can get me from Zurich to Rome?
If you're looking for trains from Zurich to Rome, you can rely on Frecciarossa or Trenitalia to get you to Rome. It's also good to check out all possible train companies for the Zurich to Rome route to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
How many trains per day are there between Zurich and Rome?
The average number of trains departing Zurich for Rome is 7 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
What are the first and last departure train times from Zurich to Rome?
If you prefer early morning trains from Zurich to Rome, the first train leaves at 08: 33. If you prefer late night trains from Zurich to Rome, the last train of the day leaves at 15: 33. Omio shows you the latest train from Zurich to Rome times to help you book the best departure time for this route.
How early should I book Zurich to Rome train tickets to get the best deals?
The price of a one way train ticket from Zurich to Rome is on average £111 if you buy within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train providers offering this trip. In general, you can find train tickets from Zurich to Rome available a few months in advance.
Stations

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Zurich
Rome
Zürich HB
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