The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Zurich
Cheapest price
€164
Average price
€194
Fastest journey
6 h 49 m
Average duration
6 h 59 m
Trains per day
73
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 €194 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €164.
It's difficult to get from Rome to Zurich without transferring at least once.
Intercity 590+
EuroCity 2812:43 PM10h44Rome Tiburtina11:27 PMZurich HB€1641One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 36992+
EuroCity 323:05 AM14h22Rome Ostiense5:27 PMZurich HB€1721One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 36992+
Intercity 662+
EuroCity 1503:05 AM11h22Rome Ostiense2:27 PMZurich HB€1731One-way2 transfers
Intercity 510 · Intercity 635+
EuroCity 2610:28 AM11h59Rome Termini10:27 PMZurich HB€1761One-way2 transfers
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608+
EuroCity 3610:20 AM11h07Rome Termini9:27 PMZurich HB€1791One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9682+
EuroCity 145:38 AM6h49Rome Termini12:27 PMZurich HB€2061One-way1 transfer
9970+
EuroCity 1507:30 AM6h57Rome Termini2:27 PMZurich HB€1921One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9648+
EuroCity 284:25 PM7h02Rome Termini11:27 PMZurich HB€2061One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9620+
EuroCity 169:25 AM7h02Rome Termini4:27 PMZurich HB€2061One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9636+
EuroCity 241:20 PM7h07Rome Termini8:27 PMZurich HB€2061One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, 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 €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 €27, and a train costs an average of €92.
Distance: 683 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€153 Average price | €136 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest |
10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m 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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Live departures
Rome to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 36992+ EuroCity 32 | 1:05 AM Rome Ostiense | 14h22 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 36992+ Intercity 662+ EuroCity 150 | 1:05 AM Rome Ostiense | 11h22 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9682+ EuroCity 14 | 3:38 AM Rome Termini | 6h49 | 10:27 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 20 | On time 3:40 AM Rome Termini | 12h47 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 150 | On time 3:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 16 | On time 3:40 AM Rome Termini | 10h47 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 150 | 4:30 AM Rome Termini | 7h57 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 16 | On time 4:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h47 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 150 | On time 4:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 20 | On time 5:05 AM Rome Termini | 11h22 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 16 | On time 5:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h22 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 150 | On time 5:05 AM Rome Termini | 7h22 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9610+ EuroCity 150 | 5:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 16 | 5:30 AM Rome Termini | 8h57 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 150 | 5:30 AM Rome Termini | 6h57 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9912+ EuroCity 16 | On time 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 16 | On time 6:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h22 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 22 | On time 6:05 AM Rome Termini | 11h22 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 20 | On time 6:05 AM Rome Termini | 10h22 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 6:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 1:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 20 | On time 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h47 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 22 | On time 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 10h47 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 16 | On time 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 16 | On time 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 7h22 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 20 | On time 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h22 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 22 | On time 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 10h22 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9620+ EuroCity 16 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 7h02 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 22 | On time 7:43 AM Rome Termini | 9h44 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 24 | On time 7:43 AM Rome Termini | 10h44 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 20 | On time 7:43 AM Rome Termini | 8h44 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 20 | On time 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h22 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 22 | On time 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h22 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 24 | On time 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 10h22 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608+ EuroCity 36 | 8:20 AM Rome Termini | 11h07 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ EuroCity 32 | 8:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 635+ EuroCity 26 | 8:28 AM Rome Termini | 11h59 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
9924+ EuroCity 20 | On time 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 24 | On time 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h47 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 22 | On time 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 20 | On time 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 7h22 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 24 | On time 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h22 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 22 | On time 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h22 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9628+ EuroCity 20 | 9:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 24 | On time 9:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 22 | On time 9:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 36 | On time 9:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h47 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 36 | 10:10 AM Rome Termini | 9h17 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 22 | 10:10 AM Rome Termini | 7h17 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 24 | 10:10 AM Rome Termini | 8h17 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9632+ EuroCity 22 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 26 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h47 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 36 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 24 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 10:43 AM Rome Tiburtina | 10h44 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 24 | 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 7h22 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 26 | 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h22 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 36 | 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h22 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9636+ EuroCity 24 | 11:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 36 | On time 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 28 | On time 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h47 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 26 | On time 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9984+ EuroCity 36 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 7h17 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9984+ EuroCity 28 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 9h17 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9984+ EuroCity 26 | 12:10 PM Rome Termini | 8h17 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9640+ EuroCity 36 | 12:20 PM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9940+ EuroCity 26 | 12:40 PM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9940+ EuroCity 28 | 12:40 PM Rome Termini | 8h47 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9986+ EuroCity 26 | On time 1:05 PM Rome Termini | 7h22 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9986+ EuroCity 28 | On time 1:05 PM Rome Termini | 8h22 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9644+ EuroCity 26 | 1:20 PM Rome Termini | 7h07 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9946+ EuroCity 28 | On time 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 7h47 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9950+ EuroCity 28 | 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 7h17 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9648+ EuroCity 28 | 2:25 PM Rome Termini | 7h02 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Rome to Zurich
Trains from Rome to Zurich run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €92 but you can travel from only €27 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 683 km distance in 7h 2m.
Distance 683 km |
Average train duration 9h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €92 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 7h 2m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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 €27. 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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