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Compare bus and flight for Rome to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 729 miles (1174 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$166 Average price | $136 Average price Cheapest | $435 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 8m Average total duration 26h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg 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 Rome to Brussels:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Brussels costing on average $166 (€134).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 4m.
Bus takes on average 26h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Brussels
How to get from Rome to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4788 · 503273:20 PM25h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4788 · 503273:20 PM25h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EC29826:10 PM2h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:20 PMBrussels Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM31h45Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1271One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM29h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:10 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1331One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM27h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina3:45 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1341One-way2 transfers
EC29806:40 AM2h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:50 AMBrussels Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
SN31826:10 PM2h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:20 PMBrussels Airport$1791One-way0 transfers
VY6103 · VY89809:55 PM12h00Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:55 AMBrussels Airport$1891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Brussels:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Brussels costing on average $166 (€134).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 4m.
Bus takes on average 26h 38m.
- Around 69 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa, Vueling, Swiss, KLM, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Smartwings, KM Malta Airlines to go to Brussels by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Brussels by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, ITA.
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