How to travel from Munich to Rome, Italy

The distance between Munich and Rome is around 810km (503 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 Munich 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 Munich (MUC) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €435($435)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance915km (568 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munich and Rome

There are several options for getting from Munich to Rome by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11h 30m. 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 €435 ($435).

The distance between Munich and Rome is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 698km (434 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Munich and Rome by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munich to Rome is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €435 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Munich 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 Munich and Rome. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Munich and Rome with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 14hrs.

Meridian, BOB & BRB, Transdev, Deutsche Bahn, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), WESTbahn, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Munich and Rome. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 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 Munich and Rome. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Munich and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 11h 30m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Munich and Rome. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Munich to Rome. We recommend that you fly from Munich (MUC) 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 Munich and Rome. The distance is around 915km (568 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munich to Rome is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €435 ($435).

How do I get from Munich to Rome

Compare travel optionsbetween Munich and Rome

Transport options from Munich to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 45m
€435($435)
every 30 mins810km (503 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 40m
€90($90)
5 times a day898km (558 miles)
Train to Roma Termini14hrs
€100($100)
twice daily1,051km (653 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 30m
€50($50)
every 20 mins903km (561 miles)
Bus via Bolzano South13h 10m
€53($53)
every 20 mins953km (592 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€165($165)
on demand915km (568 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