How to travel from Rome to Trento, Italy

The distance between Rome and Trento is around 546km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Rome to Trento by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Verona (VRN), Train

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Trento.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Trento.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Trento.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance584km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Trento

There are several options for getting from Rome to Trento by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Rome and Trento is around 546km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (296 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Rome and Trento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Trento is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Trento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Trento. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Trento with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 4h 25m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Rome and Trento. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Rome and Trento. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Trento with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rome and Trento. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Trento. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Verona Porta Nuova and then to Trento. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Trento is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Trento. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Rome and Trento. The distance is around 584km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Trento is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Rome to Trento

Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Trento

Transport options from Rome to Trento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Verona (VRN), Train + 5 similar
2h 45m
€130($130)
every 4 hours546km (340 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train3h 45m
€165($165)
every 20 mins556km (346 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€145($145)
every 4 hours653km (406 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train4h 15m
€145($145)
every 4 hours747km (464 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train5hrs
€170($170)
every 4 hours827km (514 miles)
Fly to Trieste (TRS), train5h 25m
€165($165)
every 4 hours801km (498 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€55($55)
5 times a day558km (346 miles)
Train via Bologna Centrale4h 30m
€70($70)
every 20 mins558km (346 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€35($35)
5 times a day611km (380 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€88($88)
on demand584km (363 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Trento

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

VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Trento
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Trento
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Trento