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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 787 miles (1268 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus |
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$167 Average price | $150 Average price Cheapest |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 37m Average total duration 30h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Rotterdam to Rome:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Rome costing on average $167 (€138).
A bus is $437 (€362) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Rome costing on average $588 (€487).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 7m.
Train takes on average 49h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Rome
How to get from Rotterdam to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM32h00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1501One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM32h00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1501One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SN31836:05 PM2h00Brussels Airport8:05 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1991One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM25h10Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)8:20 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1501One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM32h20Rotterdam, Zuidplein8:40 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1531One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM28h05Rotterdam, Zuidplein8:20 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1561One-way2 transfers
FR 60238:50 AM2h05Brussels South Charleroi Airport10:55 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1781One-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$1991One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Rome:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Rome costing on average $167 (€138).
A bus is $437 (€362) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Rome costing on average $588 (€487).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 7m.
Train takes on average 49h 7m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Malta Air, Transavia France, Ryanair, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, ITA to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with 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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