There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Saint-Imier by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale Station
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bern
Cheapest
Fly to Basel, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
Train via Locarno
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
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Take the train from Locarno to Olten
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Take the train from Olten to Biel/Bienne
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zurich Bus Station
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Take the train from Zürich HB to Biel/Bienne
Drive
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Drive from Rome to Saint-Imier
Fly to Zurich, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Bienne
Fly to Geneva, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Geneva (GVA)
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Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Biel/Bienne
Fly to Milan Malpensa, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Gallarate to Bern
Rome to Saint-Imier by train
The train journey time between Rome and Saint-Imier is around 8h 55m and covers a distance of around 890 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 46m. Operated by ItaloTreno, Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and others, the Rome to Saint-Imier train service departs from Roma Termini and arrives in St-Imier. Typically 32 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from Italy
- There are no current restrictions
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Yes, entry into Switzerland is currently allowed from Italy.
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- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Saint-Imier is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Saint-Imier is subject to regional advice.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
No, returning to Italy from Switzerland is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Rome to Saint-Imier is to bus and train, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 14h 58m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Saint-Imier is to fly and train which costs €140 - €460 and takes 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Saint-Imier. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at St-Imier via Milano Centrale, Bern and Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Rome and Saint-Imier is 728 km. The road distance is 943.7 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Saint-Imier without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €130 - €320.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Rome to Saint-Imier, including transfers.
Rome to Saint-Imier train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Basel Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Rome to Saint-Imier train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Saint-Imier is 944 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Rome to Saint-Imier.
- Distance: 728.4 km
- Duration: 8h 55m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Saint-Imier, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Rome to Saint-Imier via Milano Centrale Station, Milano Centrale, Bern, and Biel/Bienne in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Rome to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Rome to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Rome to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 750
Flights from Rome to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 750
Flights from Rome to Geneva via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 500
Flights from Rome to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 500
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 460
Flights from Rome to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 420
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 500
Flights from Rome to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 320
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 160
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 130
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rome to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 290
Flights from Rome to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 280
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Rome to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 370
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 160
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 220
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 130
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Smart Low Cost
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Smart Flex
- SFr 60 - SFr 90
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Smart Low Cost
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Smart Flex
- SFr 60 - SFr 90
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- SFr 35 - SFr 55
- Base Standard
- SFr 65 - SFr 95
- Base Premium
- SFr 80 - SFr 120
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 140
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 55 - SFr 80
- 1st Class
- SFr 100 - SFr 140
Train from Gallarate to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 120
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 50 - SFr 70
- 1st Class
- SFr 90 - SFr 120
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 150
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 70
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Olten to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 75
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 28 - SFr 55
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Locarno to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Südostbahn
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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