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Compare bus for Cardiff to Rome
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $204 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 36h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $204, while a bus costs an average of $204.
Distance: 991 miles (1595 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$204 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
36h 40m Average total duration Fastest 36h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Rome
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Rome, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $204 (€171) compared to roughly $78 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$126 (-€105). The journey takes 36h 10m versus 21h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Cardiff to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:05 PM 46h10 Cardiff 11:15 AM Rome $128 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:05 PM 46h10 Cardiff 11:15 AM Rome $128 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:05 PM 46h10 Cardiff 11:15 AM Rome $128 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:00 AM 48h05 Cardiff 4:05 AM Rome $138 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Rome as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
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