How to travel from Geneva to Rome, Italy

The distance between Geneva and Rome is around 898km (558 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Geneva 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 Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Roma Termini.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ingresso Valdichiana and then to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance898km (558 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and Rome

There are several options for getting from Geneva to Rome by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Geneva and Rome is around 898km (558 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 697km (433 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Geneva and Rome by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geneva to Rome is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Rome. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Swiss Railways, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Geneva and Rome. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Geneva and Rome. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geneva to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ingresso Valdichiana and Bettolle. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Dimaio and FlixBus run regular bus services between Geneva and Rome. Buses run twice a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Geneva and Rome. The distance is around 898km (558 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 Geneva to Rome is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Rome

Transport options from Geneva to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 25m
€195($195)
every 3 hours937km (582 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€260($260)
4 times a day930km (578 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale8h 10m
€250($250)
twice a week932km (579 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€53($53)
twice a week965km (600 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€180($180)
on demand898km (558 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