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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $809.
Distance: 1049 miles (1689 km)
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$115 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price | $809 Average price | $387 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 25m Average total duration 35h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 28m Average total duration 25h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.1 - 10.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Manchester to Rome:
A flight is $85 (€68) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Rome costing on average $200 (€160).
A flight is $694 (€558) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Rome costing on average $809 (€650).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 58m.
Bus takes on average 35h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Rome
How to get from Manchester to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 32045:20 PM2h45Manchester Airport9:05 PMRome Ciampino Airport$961One-way0 transfers
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FR 32045:20 PM2h45Manchester Airport9:05 PMRome Ciampino Airport$961One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 32045:20 PM2h45Manchester Airport9:05 PMRome Ciampino Airport$961One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM40h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East7:00 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1741One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM45h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1741One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM50h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1821One-way3 transfers
U221236:10 AM2h55Manchester Airport10:05 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
VY8749 · VY61009:10 PM10h10Manchester Airport8:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1821One-way1 transfer
FR 32068:15 AM2h45Manchester Airport12:00 PMRome Ciampino Airport$1941One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Rome:
A flight is $85 (€68) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Rome costing on average $200 (€160).
A flight is $694 (€558) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Rome costing on average $809 (€650).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 58m.
Bus takes on average 35h 55m.
- Around 71 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Rome as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, Jet2.com, Lufthansa, Vueling, Eurowings, KLM, Air France, Swiss to go to Rome by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, easyJet, Jet2.com.
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