How to travel from Brussels to Rome

There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Rome is a train with an average price of $124.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Rome:

A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Rome costing on average $125.

A train is $266 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Rome costing on average $390.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 36m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 18h 35m.

Bus takes on average 26h 5m.

The distance from Brussels to Rome is approximately 729 miles (1174 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Rome is:

• Around 57 flights per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Rome:

• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Central and arrive in Rome Termini.
• Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.
• Travel with ITA, Vueling, KLM, Lufthansa, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Malta Air, easyJet, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, AJet, Ryanair, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Edelweiss Air, KLM Cityhopper, Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Transavia France, Air Serbia, Air Corsica to go to Rome by flight.
• Travel with Intercity Notte, Deutsche Bahn to go to Rome by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Rome:

• 11 direct flights per day with ITA, Brussels Airlines, Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rome to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rome, explore Trastevere's charming streets and nightlife, stroll through Villa Borghese's parks and museums, enjoy gelato at the lively Piazza Navona, and visit the Spanish Steps for views and people-watching. Discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours, and don't miss the best sights: the iconic Colosseum, the art-filled Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the well-preserved Pantheon, and the famous Trevi Fountain where you can toss a coin for good luck.

To experience Rome's main attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is generally recommended, allowing time to visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and explore local neighborhoods.