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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.9 - 4.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $852.
Distance: 1198 miles (1928 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$852 Average price | $179 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price | $480 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 3m Average total duration 28h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 43h 21m Average total duration 42h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 5.8 - 11.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Edinburgh to Rome:
A flight is $54 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Rome costing on average $234 (€189).
A flight is $673 (€543) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Rome costing on average $852 (€688).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 28h 33m.
Bus takes on average 42h 51m.
Tickets start at around $852 (€688) compared to roughly $480 (€387) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-372.23 (€-300.60). The journey takes 28h 33m versus 25h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Rome
United Kingdom
Italy
Trains from Edinburgh to Rome run on average 1 times per day, taking around 28h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $852 (€688) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 15:00, the last at 15:00. The fastest train covers the 1198 miles (1928 km) distance in 28h 30m.
Distance 1198 miles (1928 km) |
Average train duration 28h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $852 (€688) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 28h 30m |
First train 3:00 PM |
Last train 3:00 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh to Rome trainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Edinburgh and Rome from $36 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Rome
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