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Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €77, and a flight costs an average of €65.
Distance: 969 miles (1561 km)
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€166 Average price | €137 Average price Cheapest |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 35m Average total duration 33h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Bristol to Rome by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Rome.

There are 2 travel options from Bristol to Rome: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Rome is a flight with an average price of $37 (€33).
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Rome:
Taking a flight costs $35 (€31) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $71 (€64) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Rome from Bristol is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 30 min.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Getting to Rome by bus takes 36 h 5 min on average.
The distance is approximately 967 miles (1560 km) from Bristol to Rome.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Rome is:
- 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bristol and Rome as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bristol to Rome:
- Most travelers take a flight from Bristol Airport to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Bristol to Rome:
- FlixBus can get you to Rome by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Bristol to Rome for $71 (€64) on Omio.
- EasyJet or Lufthansa can take you to Rome by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Bristol to Rome for $37 (€33).
Yes, there are direct routes from Bristol to Rome with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct flight a day to Rome with.
Direct services to Rome tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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