How to travel from London to Rome

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €461.

Distance: 1434 km

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€461

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€33

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€151

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€256

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6h 53m

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4h 53m

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17h 38m

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32h 16m

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4.3 - 8.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Rome is a train with an average price of €33.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Rome:

A train is €117 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Rome costing on average €151.

A train is €427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rome costing on average €461.

The fastest way to travel from London to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 53m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 38m.

Bus takes on average 32h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from London to Rome

How to get from London to Rome by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from London to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Malta AirFR 2672
    8:25 AM2h25
    London Stansted Airport
    11:50 AMRome Ciampino Airport
    €581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 2672
    8:25 AM2h25
    London Stansted Airport
    11:50 AMRome Ciampino Airport
    €581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 2672
    8:25 AM2h25
    London Stansted Airport
    11:50 AMRome Ciampino Airport
    €581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegioJet a.s.(London -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · (Prague -> Rome)
    11:00 AM50h45
    London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    2:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    €1801One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM43h35
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    €1971One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM33h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:00 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    €2131One-way
    2 transfers
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46002
    9:15 AM2h35
    London Luton Airport
    12:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    €611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46004
    9:50 PM2h35
    London Luton Airport
    1:25 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    €661One-way
    0 transfers
  • Jet2.comLS1543
    7:00 AM2h40
    London Stansted Airport
    10:40 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    €681One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Rome.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Rome is a train with an average price of €33.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Rome:

A train is €117 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Rome costing on average €151.

A train is €427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rome costing on average €461.

The fastest way to travel from London to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 53m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 38m.

Bus takes on average 32h 16m.

The London to Rome distance is approximately 1434 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Rome is:
  • Around 120 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Rome Tiburtina.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Jet2.com, asl airlines, Icelandair, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Sas Airways, Swiss, Iberia Express, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Vueling, AJet, Smartwings, Bulgaria Air, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, ITA, easyJet to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Rome by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Rome:
  • 17 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, ITA, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from London to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
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