How to travel from Prague to Rome, Italy

The distance between Prague and Rome is around 1,298km (807 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Prague to Rome by 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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Train

Take the train to Linz Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf then Bolzano Bozen and then to Roma Termini.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

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

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)

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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,298km (807 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Rome

There are several options for getting from Prague to Rome by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 20h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Prague and Rome is around 1,298km (807 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 923km (574 miles)

It takes around 13h 40m to get from Prague and Rome by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Rome is to drive which takes around 11h 55m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Rome. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Linz Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf, Brennero Brenner and Bolzano Bozen. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Czech Railways, Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Austrian Railways (ÖBB), WESTbahn, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, RegioJet and Nightjet run train services between Prague and Rome. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 13h 40m, 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 Prague and Rome. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 20h 15m.

FlixBus, Itabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Prague and Rome. Buses run once daily and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Linz Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf then Bolzano Bozen and then to Roma Termini. instead which will take 13h 40m.

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 Prague and Rome. The distance is around 1,298km (807 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 40m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Rome

Transport options from Prague to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
13h 40m
€145($145)
5 times a day1,342km (834 miles)
Train via Vienna, Hbf17h 55m
€125($125)
twice daily1,492km (927 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19hrs
€78($78)
once daily1,402km (871 miles)
Bus to Rome Tiburtina20h 15m
€50($50)
twice a week1,470km (913 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
€235($235)
on demand1,298km (807 miles)

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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