How to travel from Edinburgh to Rome

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

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Rome is a flight with an average price of $112 (€90).

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

A flight is $127 (€102) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Rome costing on average $239 (€193).

A flight is $742 (€598) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Rome costing on average $854 (€688).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 28h 33m.

Bus takes on average 42h 2m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Rome is approximately 1198 miles (1928 km).

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Rome is:

• Around 78 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Rome:

• Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.

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

• Travel with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Rome by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
• Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, KLM, Jet2.com, British Airways, Vueling, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Air France, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Rome by flight.

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

• 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Jet2.com.

Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh 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.