How to travel from Copenhagen to Rome, Italy

The distance between Copenhagen and Rome is around 1,597km (992 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen (CPH) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB, Lugano then Milano Centrale and then to Roma Termini.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €465($465)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Distance2,175km (1,351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Rome

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Rome by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Copenhagen and Rome is around 1,597km (992 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,534km (953 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Copenhagen and Rome by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Rome is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Rome. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Snälltåget and Nightjet run train services between Copenhagen and Rome. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 18h 30m, 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 Copenhagen and Rome. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Rome. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Rome. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Roma Termini. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Copenhagen and Rome. The distance is around 2,175km (1,351 miles) by road and it will take around 19hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Rome is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Rome

Transport options from Copenhagen to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 35m
€275($275)
every 30 mins1,597km (992 miles)
Train + 1 similar
18h 30m
€465($465)
every 20 mins2,204km (1,369 miles)
Train via Salzburg Hbf1 day 5h
€165($165)
once a week2,295km (1,426 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
€110($110)
once daily2,034km (1,264 miles)
Drive
19hrs
€450($450)
on demand2,175km (1,351 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