How to travel from London to Rome

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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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Driving

$172

Average price

Cheapest

$236

Average price

$586

Average price

$318

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7h 20m

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4h 20m

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33h 26m

Average total duration

32h 56m

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17h 33m

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17h 3m

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19h 31m

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4.3 - 8.6kg

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1.4 - 3.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Rome is a flight with an average price of $172 (€138).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 3m.

Bus takes on average 32h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Rome among Omio's users.

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from London to Rome

How to get from London to Rome by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from London to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Wizz Air MaltaW46002
    9:15 AM2h35
    London Luton Airport
    12:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW46002
    9:15 AM2h35
    London Luton Airport
    12:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 2510
    8:30 AM2h25
    London Stansted Airport
    11:55 AMRome Ciampino Airport
    $1641One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9008+SNCF | TGV INOUI9255+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 797
    8:01 AM20h52
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    5:53 AMRome Tiburtina
    $5851One-way
    2 transfers
  • Eurostar9004+SNCF | TGV INOUI9255+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 797
    7:01 AM21h52
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    5:53 AMRome Tiburtina
    $5851One-way
    2 transfers
  • Eurostar9014+SNCF | TGV INOUI9255+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 797
    9:31 AM19h22
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    5:53 AMRome Tiburtina
    $6181One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(London -> Prague) · (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Rome)
    11:00 AM50h45
    London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    2:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $2131One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM33h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:00 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $2211One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM35h16
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    $2291One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU28323
    6:30 AM2h40
    London Gatwick Airport
    10:10 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46004
    9:50 PM2h35
    London Luton Airport
    1:25 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1821One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6027 · VY6110
    1:35 PM6h15
    London Gatwick Airport
    8:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1951One-way
    1 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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€112

32:20 h

1 Day Ahead

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€163

2:30 h

1 Day Ahead



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


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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.


How to get from London to Rome

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from London to Rome, 100,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from London to Rome, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Rome.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Rome is a flight with an average price of $172 (€138).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 3m.

Bus takes on average 32h 56m.

The distance from London to Rome is approximately 891 miles (1434 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Rome is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Rome:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Rome:
  • 18 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, British Airways, ITA, Danish Air Transport.
Omio customers who travel from London to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
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