The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Zurich
Cheapest price
€150
Average price
€196
Fastest journey
7 h 2 m
Average duration
7 h 5 m
Trains per day
72
Distance
683 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Zurich will cost around €196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €150.
It's difficult to get from Rome to Zurich without transferring at least once.
9904+
EuroCity 225:40 AM13h47Rome Termini7:27 PMZurich HB€1501One-way1 transfer
9968+
EuroCity 227:05 AM12h22Rome Termini7:27 PMZurich HB€1501One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 764+
Regionale TRENORD 2616+
EuroCity 1211:00 PM12h27Rome Termini11:27 AMZurich HB€1551One-way2 transfers
Regionale 4124+
Intercity 670+
EuroCity 226:12 AM13h15Rome Termini7:27 PMZurich HB€1581One-way2 transfers
9966+
EuroCity 226:30 AM12h57Rome Termini7:27 PMZurich HB€1591One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9620+
EuroCity 169:25 AM7h02Rome Termini4:27 PMZurich HB€1981One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9648+
EuroCity 284:25 PM7h02Rome Termini11:27 PMZurich HB€1981One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+
EuroCity 33210:20 AM7h07Rome Termini5:27 PMZurich HB€1981One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9644+
EuroCity 1263:20 PM7h07Rome Termini10:27 PMZurich HB€1981One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+
EuroCity 308:20 AM7h07Rome Termini3:27 PMZurich HB€1981One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 11m. 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 bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €98.
Distance: 683 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€170 Average price | €155 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rome to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 796+ Intercity 652+ EuroCity 14 | 12:15 AM Rome Ostiense | 12h12 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 5:10 AM Rome Termini | 7h17 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 150 | 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 16 | 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 10h47 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 20 | 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 12h47 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 22 | 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 13h47 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4124+ Intercity 670+ EuroCity 22 | 6:12 AM Rome Termini | 13h15 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
9966+ EuroCity 150 | On time 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 7h57 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 16 | On time 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 9h57 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 20 | On time 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 11h57 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 22 | On time 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 12h57 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 150 | On time 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 16 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h22 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 150 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 7h22 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 20 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 11h22 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 22 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 12h22 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9610+ EuroCity 150 | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 16 | On time 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 20 | On time 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 10h47 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 16 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h22 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 20 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 10h22 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 22 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 11h22 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 8:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 16 | On time 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 20 | On time 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h47 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 22 | On time 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 10h47 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9620+ EuroCity 16 | 9:25 AM Rome Termini | 7h02 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 24 | On time 9:43 AM Rome Termini | 10h44 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 20 | On time 9:43 AM Rome Termini | 8h44 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 22 | On time 9:43 AM Rome Termini | 9h44 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 24 | On time 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 10h22 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 20 | On time 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h22 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 22 | On time 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h22 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608+ EuroCity 306 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 11h07 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ EuroCity 332 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 24 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h47 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 20 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 22 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 24 | On time 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h22 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 20 | On time 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 7h22 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 22 | On time 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h22 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 7h17 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 24 | On time 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 22 | On time 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 306 | On time 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h47 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 24 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 8h17 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 7h17 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 22 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 7h17 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 306 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 9h17 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 126 | 12:40 PM Rome Termini | 9h47 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 24 | 12:40 PM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 306 | 12:40 PM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 24 | On time 1:05 PM Rome Termini | 7h22 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 126 | On time 1:05 PM Rome Termini | 9h22 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 306 | On time 1:05 PM Rome Termini | 8h22 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 7h17 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 28 | On time 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 9h47 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 126 | On time 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 306 | On time 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9984+ EuroCity 28 | On time 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 9h17 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9984+ EuroCity 126 | On time 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 8h17 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9984+ EuroCity 306 | On time 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 7h17 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 306 | 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 7h17 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9940+ EuroCity 126 | On time 2:40 PM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9940+ EuroCity 28 | On time 2:40 PM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9986+ EuroCity 28 | On time 3:05 PM Rome Termini | 8h22 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9986+ EuroCity 126 | On time 3:05 PM Rome Termini | 7h22 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9644+ EuroCity 126 | 3:20 PM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9946+ EuroCity 28 | On time 3:40 PM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9950+ EuroCity 28 | On time 4:10 PM Rome Termini | 7h17 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9648+ EuroCity 28 | 4:25 PM Rome Termini | 7h02 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 764+ Regionale TRENORD 2616+ EuroCity 12 | 11:00 PM Rome Termini | 12h27 | 11:27 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome to Zurich
Trains from Rome to Zurich run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €98 but you can travel from only €24 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 683 km distance in 6h 49m.
Distance 683 km |
Average train duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €98 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 6h 49m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity from Rome to Zurich trainsTrenitalia, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity trains will get you between Rome and Zurich from €24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Rome to Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Zurich by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rome to Zurich
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
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