How to travel from London to Rome, Italy

The distance between London and Rome is around 1,470km (913 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from London to Rome by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. 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 London City (LCY) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord then Turin Porta Susa and then to Roma Termini.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €555($560)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine and then to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Calais then drive to Rome.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Rome

There are several options for getting from London to Rome by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between London and Rome is around 1,470km (913 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,434km (891 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from London and Rome by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from London to Rome is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Rome is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Rome. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Turin Porta Susa. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

Eurostar, SNCF, Trenitalia, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between London and Rome. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 12h 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 London and Rome. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Gare de Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

RegioJet, Blablabus, Traveleuro Tours & Travels, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between London and Rome. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Rome. We recommend that you fly from London City (LCY) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Roma Termini. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from London to Rome. We recommend that you fly from London City (LCY) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Roma Termini. instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Rome is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €335 ($335).

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Compare travel optionsbetween London and Rome

Transport options from London to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 20m
€335($335)
every 30 mins1,470km (913 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 15m
€555($560)
5 times a day1,875km (1,165 miles)
Train via Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains16h 50m
€525($525)
once a week2,024km (1,258 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 2h
€100($100)
4 times a week1,945km (1,209 miles)
Bus via Karlsruhe Central Bus Station1 day 13h
€45($45)
4 times a week2,293km (1,425 miles)
Car and Ferry
18h 45m
€295($295)
every 3 hours1,804km (1,121 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