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Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.










Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
6h 10m
Average duration
9h 55m
Buses per day
10
Distance
514 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Malpensa Airport to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 319 miles (514 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $276 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan Malpensa Airport to Rome:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Rome costing on average $79 (€65).
A bus is $233 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Rome costing on average $276 (€228).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $183 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $139 (€114). The journey takes 8h 45m versus 6h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:34AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 11h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Rome buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 10h40 | 10:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 10h30 | 10:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 11h05 | 6:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 10h55 | 6:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
083 · 055 | 7:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 8h50 | 4:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 11h35 | 7:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 10h10 | 8:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 10h05 | 8:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:34 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 11h31 | 3:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:34 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 8h16 | 11:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 8h05 | 11:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 11h20 | 3:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 10h50 | 5:50 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
2125 | 9:30 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 9h45 | 7:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 9:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2) | 9h30 | 7:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Rome run on average 17 times per day, taking around 8h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:34, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 319 miles (514 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 319 miles (514 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 1:34 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Outstanding ancient sculpture and mosaic museum housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo.
Celebrated villa museum with Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings, and refined garden setting.
Elegant Baroque square with Bernini's fountains, lively atmosphere, and superb people-watching.
Historic square and gathering place at the Spanish Steps, ideal for classic city views and strolls.
Charming cobbled neighborhood filled with ivy-clad lanes, churches, nightlife, and local character.
Classic Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. A city icon known for rich flavor without cream.
Roman pasta with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano. A traditional Lazio staple tied to shepherd cooking and bold savory flavor.
Pasta with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Considered one of Rome's oldest pasta dishes and prized for its simplicity.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Niko Romito at Bulgari Hotel Roma, offering refined Italian tasting menus in an elegant setting.
Historic trattoria in Testaccio known for classic Roman pasta and quinto quarto dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Popular casual spot famed for Roman-style pizzas and fried starters. Bustling atmosphere and a long-standing local reputation.
Moderate for Europe: stays in central Rome are pricey, but transit is cheap and meals range from affordable pizza to costly tourist-area dining.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service is good; round up in taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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Most Milan Malpensa Airport to Rome buses use the Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Milan Malpensa Airport and Rome bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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