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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $586.
Distance: 891 miles (1434 km)
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$172 Average price Cheapest | $236 Average price | $586 Average price | $318 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 26m Average total duration 32h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 33m Average total duration 17h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Rome:
A flight is $63 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Rome costing on average $236 (€189).
A flight is $414 (€332) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rome costing on average $586 (€470).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 3m.
Bus takes on average 32h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Rome
How to get from London to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W460029:15 AM2h35London Luton Airport12:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1351One-way0 transfers
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W460029:15 AM2h35London Luton Airport12:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1351One-way0 transfers
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FR 25108:30 AM2h25London Stansted Airport11:55 AMRome Ciampino Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
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InterCityNotte 7978:01 AM20h52London St Pancras International (STP)5:53 AMRome Tiburtina$5851One-way2 transfers
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InterCityNotte 7977:01 AM21h52London St Pancras International (STP)5:53 AMRome Tiburtina$5851One-way2 transfers
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InterCityNotte 7979:31 AM19h22London St Pancras International (STP)5:53 AMRome Tiburtina$6181One-way2 transfers
(London -> Prague) · (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Rome)11:00 AM50h45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station2:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$2131One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM33h30London, Victoria Coach Station7:00 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$2211One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM35h16London, Victoria Coach Station12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$2291One-way2 transfers
U283236:30 AM2h40London Gatwick Airport10:10 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1521One-way0 transfers
W460049:50 PM2h35London Luton Airport1:25 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1821One-way0 transfers
VY6027 · VY61101:35 PM6h15London Gatwick Airport8:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1951One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from London to Rome
It is feasible to travel to Rome from London by bus, train or plane. It is fastest to travel to Rome by plane, and low-cost flights are available for this journey. Bus travel for this route is the slowest option. Travel by bus or train is indirect, while flights are usually direct.
Buses from London to Rome | Flights from London to Rome | Return trips from Rome to London
London to Rome Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from London to Rome?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Rome
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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Rome. Buses traveling from London to Rome depart from London's Victoria Coach station and take nearly 32½ hours to arrive at Rome's Autostazione Tiburtina. Approximately 3 buses travel from London to Rome every day with the first bus departing London at 5:48 a.m. Bus companies that travel from London to Rome include National Express and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from London to Rome
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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from London to Rome. Flights depart from one of London's 5 airports and arrive at either Rome's Ciampino or Fiumicino airport after 2½ hours of flight time. Even when travel time to and from London and Rome's airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight is significantly faster than traveling from London to Rome by bus. Airlines that travel directly from London to Rome include Ryanair, Vueling, EasyJet, Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, Monarch Airlines, and Iberia.
Most popular way to travel from London to Rome

Taking a flight is by far the most popular way to travel from London to Rome. Taking a flight is almost 30 hours faster than taking the bus. Approximately 25 direct flights travel from London to Rome every day, which can be cheaper than buying a bus ticket, especially when purchased ahead of time. Traveling from London to Rome by train is also possible by taking a Eurostar train to Paris and then taking a high-speed Trenitalia train from Paris to Rome; however, there is only one Paris to Rome train per day. Traveling from London to Rome by train is also significantly more expensive than taking a flight.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Rome:
A flight is $63 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Rome costing on average $236 (€189).
A flight is $414 (€332) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rome costing on average $586 (€470).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 3m.
Bus takes on average 32h 56m.
- Around 139 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Vueling, easyJet, British Airways, ITA, Jet2.com, Eurowings, Sas Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair, Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Iberia, Air France, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways, Air Serbia, KM Malta Airlines, Danish Air Transport, Smartwings to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Eurostar to go to Rome by train.
- 18 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, British Airways, ITA, Danish Air Transport.
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