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 train, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. 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 train costs an average of €27, while a flight costs an average of €452.

Distance: 321 miles (518 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Rome to Chiasso

Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Chiasso, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Chiasso is a train with an average price of €27.

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

A train is €33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Chiasso costing on average €60.

A train is €425 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Chiasso costing on average €452.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Chiasso is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 9h 59m.

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 2h 17m faster (4h 29m by train vs 6h 46m by car) and roughly €142 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€27 vs €168). 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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How to get from Rome to Chiasso by train, bus or flight.

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

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FAQs: Travel 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 train with an average price of €27.

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

A train is €33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Chiasso costing on average €60.

A train is €425 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Chiasso costing on average €452.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Chiasso is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 9h 59m.

The distance from Rome to Chiasso is approximately 321 miles (518 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Chiasso is:
  • Around 66 trains per day.
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 7 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:
  • 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).
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
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 FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Chiasso by bus.
  • Travel with ITA, British Airways, Lufthansa, Aeroitalia, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta to go to Chiasso by flight.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale to go to Chiasso by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Chiasso with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
  • 9 direct flights per day with ITA, Aeroitalia.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Italo.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Chiasso often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Milan Centrale, Zurich, 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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