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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 2h 34m. 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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€54 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €249 Average price |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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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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.
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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