How to travel from Vienna to Rome, Italy

The distance between Vienna and Rome is around 919km (571 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Vienna to Rome by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Roma Tiburtina.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Ljubljana bus station

Take the bus to Ljubljana bus station and then to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)

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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,116km (694 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vienna and Rome

There are several options for getting from Vienna to Rome by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Vienna and Rome is around 919km (571 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 766km (476 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Vienna and Rome by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vienna to Rome is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Vienna and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vienna and Rome. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vienna and Rome with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 13h 50m.

Railjet, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Vienna and Rome. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vienna and Rome. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vienna and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 15h 25m.

RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vienna and Rome. Buses run twice a week and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vienna to Rome. We recommend that you fly from Vienna (VIE) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Roma Termini. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Vienna and Rome. The distance is around 1,116km (694 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vienna to Rome is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vienna and Rome

Transport options from Vienna to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 45m
€250($250)
every 30 mins919km (571 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11hrs
€145($145)
twice daily1,103km (685 miles)
Train to Roma Termini13h 50m
€110($110)
twice daily1,090km (677 miles)
Bus via Ljubljana bus station + 1 similar
14h 50m
€63($63)
4 times a week1,136km (706 miles)
Bus15h 25m
€40($40)
twice a week1,123km (698 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€210($210)
on demand1,116km (694 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Rome

The following major airports near Rome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Rome
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Rome
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Rome