How to travel from Milan to Rome

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Rome

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €56.

Distance: 477 km

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€19

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6h 13m

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from Milan to Rome

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.

  • Itabus3801
    9:45 AM7h45
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    5:30 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus3811
    11:30 AM9h15
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    8:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ2059
    4:00 PM1h10
    Milan Linate Airport
    5:10 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    1681One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 583
    6:05 AM7h22
    Milan Centrale
    1:27 PMRome Tiburtina
    631One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 597
    1:48 PM7h19
    Milan Centrale
    9:07 PMRome Tiburtina
    631One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 797
    10:18 PM7h35
    Milan Porta Garibaldi
    5:53 AMRome Tiburtina
    541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2125
    10:40 AM8h35
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    7:15 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 AM8h35
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    1:50 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM8h15
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    6:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ2125
    9:00 PM1h10
    Milan Linate Airport
    10:10 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    1681One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ2071
    3:00 PM1h10
    Milan Linate Airport
    4:10 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2041One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ2013
    7:00 AM1h10
    Milan Linate Airport
    8:10 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2041One-way
    0 transfers

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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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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Rome.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Rome is a bus with an average price of €7.

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

A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Rome costing on average €27.

A bus is €49 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Rome costing on average €56.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 19m.

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

The Milan to Rome distance is approximately 477 km.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Rome is:
  • Around 126 trains per day.
  • Around 48 buses per day.
  • Around 33 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan 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 Milan to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Rome Termini.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Regionale to go to Rome by train.
  • Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Rome by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Rome with the following travel companies:
  • 119 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciabianca.
  • 12 direct flights per day with ITA, Aeroitalia.
  • 34 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Venice, Paris, Fiumicino. 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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