- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous museum complex with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical and Renaissance collections. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
518 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chiasso to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chiasso to Rome will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 6 trains that leave Chiasso for Rome on Wed, Jun 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 518 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 10 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chiasso to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $56.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Rome:
A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Rome costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chiasso to Rome costing on average $124 (€100).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
The journey is about 22m faster (6h 33m by train vs 6h 55m by car) and roughly $120 (€97) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 (€69) vs $205 (€166)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Chiasso to Rome trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:13 AM Chiasso | 12h33 | 4:46 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:31 AM Chiasso | 10h32 | 5:03 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:16 AM Chiasso | 3h53 | 3:09 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:31 PM Chiasso | 4h08 | 8:39 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:31 PM Chiasso | 4h08 | 9:39 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:31 PM Chiasso | 10h53 | 5:24 AM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Chiasso to Rome run on average 20 times per day, taking around 6h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (518 km) distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 321 miles (518 km) |
Average train duration 6h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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World-famous museum complex with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical and Renaissance collections. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
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