How to travel from Milan to Rome
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4.6Travel Information to Rome from Milan
 Distance | 477 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | €6 - €41 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €6 • 7 h 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €41 • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | Itabus, Alitalia or Italo |
Take a train, coach or flight to travel 477 km to Rome from Milan. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Itabus, Alitalia or Italo among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Milan to Rome.
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How to get from Milan to Rome by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Milan to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information
Milan is located around 296 miles north of Rome. Flying is the quickest way to travel between the cities, taking a little over an hour. Flights leave from three airports in Milan and arrive at Rome's main airport. Trains leave from Milan's three main stations and stop at several locations in Rome. Travelling by bus is the slowest, routes run between several stations in Milan and Rome.
Buses from Milan to Rome
Buses depart from the Lampugnano, Rogoredo and San Donato stations in Milan and arrive at the Castro Pretorio and Tiburtina stations in Rome. Megabus is one of the main providers operating services between the two cities. Buses run 8 times per day, this direct journey takes an average of 9-10 hours. Departure times start at around 4:00 a.m. and run through to 9:30 p.m.
Trains from Milan to Rome
Trains depart from Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo and Milano Porta Garibaldi stations and stop at Termini and Tiburtina stations in Rome. These routes are run by Trenitalia and Italo. Direct train journeys are around 3-4 hours. There are over 50 departures per day, trains leave approximately every 30 minutes, the first leaves before 6:00 a.m. and last after 11:00 p.m.
Flights from Milan to Rome
Several airlines offer flights, including Easyjet, Lufthansa, Air France and Air Berlin. Flights are available from Milano Malpensa Airport, Milano Orio Al Serio Airport and Milan Linate Airport, all arrive at Roma Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci International Airport). There are 14 flights on an average day, with most departing between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m, the remaining flights leave every few hours until the evening. Direct flights are approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Find the best route between Milan and Rome with Omio's travel partners Frecciarossa, FlixBus and Italo! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
Step on board a Frecciarossa travel and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed travel make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 296 miles (477 km) to Rome from Milan quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, toilets, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
We show you the latest Frecciarossa travel timetable for the Milan to Rome route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this journey, such as departure and arrival travel stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap travel to Rome from Milan with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel to Rome from Milan including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.
FAQs: Travel from Milan to Rome
There are 3 options to travel to Rome from Milan including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Rome is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €6 compared to other travel options to Rome:
A coach is €35 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €41 from Milan to Rome.
Taking a coach costs €22 less than taking a train, which costs on average €28 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Rome from Milan is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 7 h 35 min of travel time.
Train takes 3 h 39 min on average.
The Milan to Rome distance is approximately 477 km.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Rome is:
- 12 coaches per day.
- 50 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Milan and Rome as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Milan to Rome:
- Coaches mostly leave from Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) and tend to arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Flights most often depart from Milan at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport and arrive in Rome at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Milan at Milan Centrale and arrive in Rome at Rome Termini.
The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Rome:
- Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee or Autoservizi Salemi Srl can take you to Rome by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Itabus from Milan to Rome for €6.
- Alitalia, Aeroitalia, Air Serbia or Brussels Airlines can take you to Rome by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Aeroitalia from Milan to Rome for €41.
- Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciabianca or Regionale can get you to Rome by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Frecciabianca from Milan to Rome for €20 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Rome with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee or Autoservizi Salemi Srl 4 direct coaches per day.
- 50 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity or Frecciabianca.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rome as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Milan and Rome.
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