How to travel from Hamburg to Rome, Italy

The distance between Hamburg and Rome is around 1,443km (897 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hamburg to Rome by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Basel SBB, Zürich HB then Milano Centrale and then to Roma Termini.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration22h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Distance1,707km (1,061 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Rome

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Rome by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 22h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).

The distance between Hamburg and Rome is around 1,443km (897 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,309km (814 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Hamburg and Rome by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Rome is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Rome. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel SBB, Zürich HB and Milano Centrale. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH, TGV inOui, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Urlaubs-Express, Snälltåget and Nightjet run train services between Hamburg and Rome. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 14h 10m, 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 Hamburg and Rome. It typically takes around 22h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 22h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Rome. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 22h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Hamburg and Rome. The distance is around 1,707km (1,061 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Rome is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Rome

Transport options from Hamburg to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 30m
€345($345)
hourly1,443km (897 miles)
Train + 2 similar
14h 10m
€410($410)
every 2 hours1,719km (1,068 miles)
Train via Verona19hrs
€160($160)
once a week1,662km (1,033 miles)
Train via Muenchen Ost22h 40m
€140($140)
once a week1,799km (1,118 miles)
Bus
22h 45m
€95($95)
every 20 mins1,765km (1,097 miles)
Drive
14h 50m
€310($310)
on demand1,707km (1,061 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