How to travel from Stockholm to Rome, Italy

The distance between Stockholm and Rome is around 2,726km (1,694 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 23h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stockholm to Rome by train, bus, ferry 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

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

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €525($525)
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Nynäshamn station then take a ferry to Gdańsk then take the bus to Rome.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,823km (1,754 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Rome

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Rome by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 23h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €525 ($525).

The distance between Stockholm and Rome is around 2,726km (1,694 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,976km (1,228 miles)

It takes around 23h 35m to get from Stockholm and Rome by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Rome is to take the train which takes around 23h 35m and will set you back approx €525 ($525).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm 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 Stockholm and Rome. It typically takes around 23h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H, Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 23h 35m.

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Snälltåget and Nightjet run train services between Stockholm and Rome. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 23h 35m, 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 Stockholm and Rome. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Pepeks Zagreb and FlixBus run regular bus services between Stockholm and Rome. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to København H, Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB, Lugano then Milano Centrale and then to Roma Termini. instead which will take 23h 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 Stockholm and Rome. The distance is around 2,823km (1,754 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 23h 35m and will usually cost around €525 ($525).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Rome

Transport options from Stockholm to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
23h 35m
€525($525)
every 20 mins2,830km (1,759 miles)
Train via Berlin Hauptbahnhof1 day 10h
€300($300)
3 times a week2,944km (1,829 miles)
Bus
1 day 21h
€50($50)
once a week3,318km (2,062 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
2 days 3h
€155($155)
3 times a week2,726km (1,694 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
€530($530)
on demand2,823km (1,754 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