How to travel from Rome to Chiasso

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Chiasso

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Chiasso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $67.

Distance: 321 miles (518 km)

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Driving

$67

Average price

$41

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Cheapest

$205

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 25m

Average total duration

7h 55m

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6h 46m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Chiasso is a bus with an average price of $41.

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

A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Chiasso costing on average $67.

A bus is $76 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Chiasso costing on average $118.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Chiasso is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 32m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Chiasso including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Chiasso among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 44m faster (6h 2m by train vs 6h 46m by car) and roughly $138 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($67 vs $205). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Rome to Chiasso

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • IntercityIntercity 590+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25532
    12:43 PM7h46
    Rome Tiburtina
    8:29 PMChiasso station
    $831One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • IntercityIntercity 590+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25532
    12:43 PM7h46
    Rome Tiburtina
    8:29 PMChiasso station
    $831One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9682+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25510
    5:35 AM3h54
    Rome Termini
    9:29 AMChiasso station
    $1331One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 4500+IntercityIntercity 684+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25538
    1:12 PM10h17
    Rome Termini
    11:29 PMChiasso station
    $871One-way
    2 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 745+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25524+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 89512
    6:06 AM10h23
    Rome Ostiense
    4:29 PMChiasso station
    $911One-way
    2 transfers
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 798 · InterCityNotte 752+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 25508
    11:53 PM8h36
    Rome Ostiense
    8:29 AMChiasso station
    $921One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Chiasso

Travel to Chiasso 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 Rome to Chiasso.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Chiasso including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Chiasso is a bus with an average price of $41.

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

A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Chiasso costing on average $67.

A bus is $76 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Chiasso costing on average $118.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Chiasso is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 32m.

Bus takes on average 8h 25m.

The distance from Rome to Chiasso is approximately 321 miles (518 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Chiasso is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Chiasso:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Chiasso station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Chiasso, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Chiasso by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Chiasso by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Chiasso:
  • 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Chiasso often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Milan Centrale, Como, Lugano. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chiasso and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Chiasso to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Chiasso, being a small town with limited attractions, can typically be explored in 1 to 2 days. This allows time to visit local sites and enjoy the town's charm.

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