How to travel from Duisburg to Rome

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Compare bus and flight for Duisburg to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $130 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $130, while a flight costs an average of $520.

Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)

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$520

Average price

$130

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Cheapest

$398

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 57m

Average total duration

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3h 57m

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23h 36m

Average total duration

23h 6m

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30m

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15h 33m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.4 - 6.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Rome is a bus with an average price of $130 (€109).

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

A bus is $391 (€328) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Rome costing on average $520 (€437).

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 57m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Duisburg and Rome including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Duisburg to Rome among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 36m sooner (3h 57m by flight vs 15h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $520 (€437) compared to roughly $398 (€334) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Duisburg to Rome

How to get from Duisburg to Rome by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Duisburg to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 AM23h55
    Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    9:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 AM23h55
    Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    9:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SmartwingsEW888
    6:50 PM2h00
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 AM26h40
    Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    $1221One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:03 PM24h47
    Duisburg Hbf
    5:50 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    $1251One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:19 PM28h41
    Duisburg Hbf
    11:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avion Express MaltaEW9886
    5:25 PM2h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1901One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9882
    7:20 AM2h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $2151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avion Express MaltaEW9884
    11:15 AM2h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:15 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Rome.

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There are 2 options to travel between Duisburg and Rome including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Rome is a bus with an average price of $130 (€109).

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

A bus is $391 (€328) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Rome costing on average $520 (€437).

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 57m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 36m.

The distance from Duisburg to Rome is approximately 712 miles (1146 km).
The average frequency per day from Duisburg to Rome is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Duisburg to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Duisburg to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Malta Air, ITA, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling, AJet, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Duisburg to Rome:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Malta Air, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Duisburg 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.

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