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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 flight, with an average ticket price of $167 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 3.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $167, while a bus costs an average of $206.
Distance: 969 miles (1561 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$167 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price | $341 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 35h 14m Average total duration 34h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Rome:
A flight is $39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Rome costing on average $206.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 14m.
You'll arrive about 17h 33m sooner (3h 30m by flight vs 21h 3m by car) and save roughly $174 compared to fuel and tolls ($167 vs $341). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Rome
How to get from Bristol to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM47h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1251One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM47h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1251One-way3 transfers
Fastest
U228371:20 PM2h35Bristol Airport4:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2621One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM38h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1291One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM38h00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:00 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1521One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM43h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1521One-way3 transfers
FR 5165 · FR 96117:35 AM10h50Bristol Airport7:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1311One-way1 transfer
FR 505 · FR 96119:20 AM9h05Bristol Airport7:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1471One-way1 transfer
U22839+
People Mover PM090 · Regionale Veloce 41337:00 AM9h24Bristol Airport5:24 PMRome S. Pietro$1641One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Rome:
A flight is $39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Rome costing on average $206.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 14m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Rome as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Malta Air, Buzz, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, easyJet to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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