4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $511.
Distance: 891 miles (1434 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$167 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price | $511 Average price |
7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 25m Average total duration 32h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 32m Average total duration 17h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Rome
How to get from London to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 3002Cheapest
FR 2672Fastest
U26506Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusFR 2455
LS1543U28327Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 28
Mar 01
Mar 02
Mar 03
Mar 04
Mar 05
Mar 06
Mar 07
Mar 08
Mar 09
Mar 10
Mar 11
Mar 12
Mar 13
Mar 14
Mar 15
Mar 16
Mar 17
Mar 18
Mar 19
Mar 20
How to Travel from London to Rome
It is feasible to travel to Rome from London by bus, train or plane. It is fastest to travel to Rome by plane, and low-cost flights are available for this journey. Bus travel for this route is the slowest option. Travel by bus or train is indirect, while flights are usually direct.
Buses from London to Rome | Flights from London to Rome | Return trips from Rome to London
London to Rome Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
€112 |
32:20 h |
1 Day Ahead |
|
€163 |
2:30 h |
1 Day Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from London to Rome?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Rome
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Rome. Buses traveling from London to Rome depart from London's Victoria Coach station and take nearly 32½ hours to arrive at Rome's Autostazione Tiburtina. Approximately 3 buses travel from London to Rome every day with the first bus departing London at 5:48 a.m. Bus companies that travel from London to Rome include National Express and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from London to Rome
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from London to Rome. Flights depart from one of London's 5 airports and arrive at either Rome's Ciampino or Fiumicino airport after 2½ hours of flight time. Even when travel time to and from London and Rome's airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight is significantly faster than traveling from London to Rome by bus. Airlines that travel directly from London to Rome include Ryanair, Vueling, EasyJet, Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, Monarch Airlines, and Iberia.
Most popular way to travel from London to Rome
Taking a flight is by far the most popular way to travel from London to Rome. Taking a flight is almost 30 hours faster than taking the bus. Approximately 25 direct flights travel from London to Rome every day, which can be cheaper than buying a bus ticket, especially when purchased ahead of time. Traveling from London to Rome by train is also possible by taking a Eurostar train to Paris and then taking a high-speed Trenitalia train from Paris to Rome; however, there is only one Paris to Rome train per day. Traveling from London to Rome by train is also significantly more expensive than taking a flight.
How to get from London to Rome
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Rome.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Rome:
A flight is $78 (€62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Rome costing on average $104 (€82).
A flight is $485 (€385) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rome costing on average $511 (€406).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 33h 4m.
Bus takes on average 30h 51m.
- Around 145 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Rome as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Eurostar to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, ITA, Wizz Air, Jet2.com, Eurowings , Lufthansa, SAS, Finnair, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Iberia, Air France, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, LAER, Air Serbia, Air Malta, DAT, Smartwings to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.
- 19 direct flights per day with Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, ITA, Jet2.com, DAT.
Travelling from London to Rome: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
