How to travel from Geneva to Rome

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 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 train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $454.

Distance: 433 miles (697 km)

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$454

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$89

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$163

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$363

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5h 30m

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14h 56m

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14h 26m

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10h 34m

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9h 26m

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Rome is a bus with an average price of $89 (€75).

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

A bus is $74 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Rome costing on average $163 (€137).

A bus is $365 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Rome costing on average $454 (€381).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 34m.

Bus takes on average 14h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Rome including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva 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 5h 56m sooner (3h 30m by flight vs 9h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $454 (€381) compared to roughly $363 (€305) 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 Geneva to Rome

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 AM16h25
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    11:25 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $911One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 AM16h25
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    11:25 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $911One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ITAAZ577
    7:15 PM1h30
    Geneva International Airport
    8:45 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $4931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 45+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2477+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 35730
    1:27 PM17h08
    Geneva station
    6:35 AMRome Termini
    $1921One-way
    2 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 45+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9657
    1:27 PM8h13
    Geneva station
    9:40 PMRome Termini
    $2451One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 41+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9527
    5:27 AM8h23
    Geneva station
    1:50 PMRome Termini
    $2451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 AM16h10
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    1:10 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 PM18h30
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    4:05 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:35 AM15h35
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1231One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU24421
    8:40 PM1h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:15 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1261One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU21411
    5:20 PM1h35
    Geneva International Airport
    6:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1811One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY1223 · VY6100
    10:45 PM9h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1931One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Rome.

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There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Rome including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Rome is a bus with an average price of $89 (€75).

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

A bus is $74 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Rome costing on average $163 (€137).

A bus is $365 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Rome costing on average $454 (€381).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 34m.

Bus takes on average 14h 56m.

The distance from Geneva to Rome is approximately 433 miles (697 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Rome is:
  • Around 84 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Rome Termini.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Rome by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, ITA, Swiss, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, KLM, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways, Transavia France, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Amelia, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, AJet, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, Air Corsica, Aegean Airlines to go to Rome by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Rome with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, ITA.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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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