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Compare bus and flight for Lisbon to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $182 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.9 - 4.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $182, while a flight costs an average of $448.
Distance: 1156 miles (1862 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$448 Average price | $182 Average price Cheapest | $700 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 39h 56m Average total duration 39h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.6 - 11.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Rome:
A bus is $266 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Rome costing on average $448.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 39h 56m.
You'll arrive about 20h 22m sooner (4h 23m by flight vs 24h 45m by car) and save roughly $252 compared to fuel and tolls ($448 vs $700). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Rome
How to get from Lisbon to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 99048:20 PM3h00Humberto Delgado Airport12:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1251One-way0 transfers
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FR 99048:20 PM3h00Humberto Delgado Airport12:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W462209:15 PM2h55Humberto Delgado Airport1:10 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1331One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM47h05Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado5:35 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$2581One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM47h35Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$2611One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM52h10Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios9:25 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$2701One-way3 transfers
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VY8483 · VY61024:10 AM15h35Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)8:45 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2101One-way2 transfers
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OS5574:10 AM15h30Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)8:40 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2511One-way2 transfers
FlixBus+
VY8481 · VY610010:20 AM21h00Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)8:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2601One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Rome:
A bus is $266 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Rome costing on average $448.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 39h 56m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Rome as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, Vueling, Iberia, Air Europa, ITA, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Algerie, Icelandair, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Luxair, Bulgaria Air, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines to go to Rome by flight.
- 10 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, ITA.
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