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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a train costs an average of $533.
Distance: 729 miles (1174 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$172 Average price | $149 Average price Cheapest | $533 Average price | $421 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 59m Average total duration 26h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 33m Average total duration 18h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Rome:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Rome costing on average $172 (€142).
A bus is $384 (€317) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Rome costing on average $533 (€441).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 3m.
Bus takes on average 26h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Rome
How to get from Brussels to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM31h35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1371One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM31h35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1371One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SN31836:05 PM2h00Brussels Airport8:05 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2071One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 4507 · ICE 13 · ICE 105+
InterCityNotte 7658:25 AM22h10Brussels-Central6:35 AMRome Termini$5161One-way5 transfers
IC 4507 · ICE 13 · ICE 105+
FRECCIAROSSA 95618:25 AM22h10Brussels-Central6:35 AMRome Termini$5451One-way5 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM31h20Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)11:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1411One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM28h55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1571One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM31h05Brussels, Gare Du Midi11:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1601One-way2 transfers
FR 60238:50 AM2h05Brussels South Charleroi Airport10:55 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1961One-way0 transfers
FR 29838:40 AM2h10Brussels Airport10:50 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1991One-way0 transfers
SN31757:15 AM2h05Brussels Airport9:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2071One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Rome:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Rome costing on average $172 (€142).
A bus is $384 (€317) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Rome costing on average $533 (€441).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 3m.
Bus takes on average 26h 29m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa, Vueling, Swiss, Iberia, KLM, Smartwings, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Rome by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, ITA.
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