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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg 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 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.
Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Chiasso
How to get from Rome to Chiasso by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Chiasso is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 590+
Regionale TRENORD 2553212:43 PM7h46Rome Tiburtina8:29 PMChiasso station$831One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Intercity 590+
Regionale TRENORD 2553212:43 PM7h46Rome Tiburtina8:29 PMChiasso station$831One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9682+
Regionale TRENORD 255105:35 AM3h54Rome Termini9:29 AMChiasso station$1331One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 4500+
Intercity 684+
Regionale TRENORD 255381:12 PM10h17Rome Termini11:29 PMChiasso station$871One-way2 transfers
Intercity 745+
Regionale TRENORD 25524+
InterCityNotte 895126:06 AM10h23Rome Ostiense4:29 PMChiasso station$911One-way2 transfers
InterCityNotte 798 · InterCityNotte 752+
Regionale TRENORD 2550811:53 PM8h36Rome Ostiense8:29 AMChiasso station$921One-way2 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Chiasso by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Chiasso by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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