What is the distance between Zürich and Rome?

The distance separating Zürich and Rome is 425 miles (684 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Rome?

If you're headed to Rome from Zürich, chances are that your bus will leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Rome Ciampino Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Once in Rome, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia, San Clemente Basilica and Domus Aurea – Nero’s Golden House.

Bus Zürich to Rome from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Rome on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 45m	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:40pm	Sihlquai	13h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 5m	6:30am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	ZURICH	14h 45m	8:05am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	20h 10m	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Rome on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40pm	Sihlquai	13h 50m	4:30am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h 45m	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	17h 45m	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags
Bus	12:35am	ZURICH	14h 25m	3:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	20h 5m	4:35am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:36 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Rome

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

424 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $454	Average Duration17h 5m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$67 - $87	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Itabus

4/5941 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5892 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,121 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Rome?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Rome

A - Rome Ciampino Airport

B - Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

C - Rome Fiumicino Airport

D - Castro Pretorio

E - Roma

F - Anagnina

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Rome by bus

What is the distance between Zürich and Rome?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Rome?
What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$55

11/14

$36

Today

$49

11/16

$59

11/17

$36

11/18

No data

11/19

$36

11/20

$40

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Rome was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Rome, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $192 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-19.