How to travel from Luton to Rome

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Compare bus and flight for Luton to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $236 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $236, while a flight costs an average of $556.

Distance: 917 miles (1477 km)

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$556

Average price

$236

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Cheapest

$300

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 13m

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34h 26m

Average total duration

33h 56m

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30m

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19h 49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

4.4 - 8.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.7kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Rome is a bus with an average price of $236 (€198).

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

A bus is $321 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Rome costing on average $556 (€467).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 13m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 34h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Rome including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Luton 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 15h 36m sooner (4h 13m by flight vs 19h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $556 (€467) compared to roughly $300 (€252) 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 Luton to Rome

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Wizz Air MaltaW46004
    9:50 PM2h35
    London Luton Airport
    1:25 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW46004
    9:50 PM2h35
    London Luton Airport
    1:25 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 3002
    2:05 PM2h25
    London Stansted Airport
    5:30 PMRome Ciampino Airport
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 AM35h40
    Luton
    6:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1201One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 AM47h00
    Luton
    6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    $1291One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM49h15
    Luton
    11:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $1651One-way
    3 transfers
  • RyanairFR 2455
    5:55 PM2h25
    London Stansted Airport
    9:20 PMRome Ciampino Airport
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 2672
    10:30 AM2h25
    London Stansted Airport
    1:55 PMRome Ciampino Airport
    $721One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46002
    9:15 AM2h35
    London Luton Airport
    12:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton 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 Luton to Rome.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Rome including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Rome is a bus with an average price of $236 (€198).

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

A bus is $321 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Rome costing on average $556 (€467).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 13m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 34h 26m.

The distance from Luton to Rome is approximately 917 miles (1477 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Rome is:
  • Around 94 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Malta Air, Ryanair, Vueling, Jet2.com, Sas Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Lufthansa, AJet, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways to go to Rome by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Rome:
  • 16 direct flights per day with easyJet, Malta Air, Ryanair, Jet2.com, ITA, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Luton 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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