How to travel from Bratislava to Rome, Italy

The distance between Bratislava and Rome is around 1,155km (718 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bratislava 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.

👋 Also check out RomeBratislava if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Wien Hbf then Venezia Mestre and then to Roma Tiburtina.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)

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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance1,166km (725 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Rome

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Rome by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Bratislava and Rome is around 1,155km (718 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 785km (488 miles)

It takes around 12h 10m to get from Bratislava and Rome by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Rome is to drive which takes around 10h 55m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Rome. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Bratislava and Rome. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 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 Bratislava and Rome. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bratislava to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ljubljana bus station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Slovak Lines run regular bus services between Bratislava and Rome. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Wien Hbf then Venezia Mestre and then to Roma Tiburtina. instead which will take 12h 10m.

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 Bratislava and Rome. The distance is around 1,166km (725 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 10m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Rome

Transport options from Bratislava to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
12h 10m
€150($150)
twice daily1,168km (726 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf14h 60m
€115($115)
twice daily1,155km (718 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 15m
€67($67)
4 times a week1,220km (758 miles)
Bus via Vienna, Hbf16h 35m
€44($44)
twice a week1,204km (748 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
€210($210)
on demand1,166km (725 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