How to get from Zurich to Rome
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Rome. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 685 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
685 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €44Checked Sep 5 | 1h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €75Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 12h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€44Checked Sep 51h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€75Omio catalogue, Sep 912h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich Airport → Rome Fiumicinoflight
easyJet·1h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Zurich to Rome
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€50November 2026
Departures from Zurich to Rome
FlixBus runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 22:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 00:45 | 22:15 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 16h 25m€75Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetZurich Airport-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →
FlixBusZurich Airport-Rome TiburtinaBook →City transitZurich-Zurich AirportBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, FlixBus, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Rome works
Start with a easyJet flight from Zurich to Rome, about 1h 35m. In total it's roughly €44 over 1h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Rome?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Rome from Zurich?
About 685 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Rome cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €44 to €71. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Rome?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 35m.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Rome?
About 1h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Zurich and Rome?
Zurich is ZRH and Rome is FCO, so this route is usually written ZRH to FCO.
Which operators run Zurich to Rome?
On this route you travel with easyJet, FlixBus, City transit.
Can you get from Zurich to Rome without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 12h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rome?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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