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Seven ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Rome

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Rome

Cheapest
24 h 20 min
Car
2423 km.
from $133
Fastest
3 h 5 min
Plane
Other
18 h 50 min
1928 km.
from $783.74
40 h 30 min
1926 km.
from $329.71
7 h 12 min
Train, Plane
1927 km.
from $139.51
7 h 50 min
Train, Plane
1927 km.
from $231.71
45 h 9 min
Bus, Train
1927 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ciampino
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.23–$405.05

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$1,012.62
Plane from Newcastle to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,392.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$405.05

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04
Plane from Newcastle to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,518.93

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$329.10–$759.47

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$265.81
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$696.18
Plane from Newcastle to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$341.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roma,
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roma,
Ave. Duration:
22h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.78–$36.71
Bus from London Victoria to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$26.58

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Bologna Pzza xx Settembre to Roma,
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$29.11

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milan
Ave. Duration:
6h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.69–$202.52

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$49.37–$151.89

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.40–$120.25

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$56.96

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Bruxelles-Nord
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.86–$13.92

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rome?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rome is to train and fly which costs $81.52 - $315.22 and takes 7h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rome?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Rome. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rome. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Roma Termini via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milan Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rome?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rome is 1978 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Rome without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rome without a car is to train which takes 18h 50m and costs $380.43 - $815.22 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Rome?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Edinburgh to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rome bus from?

Edinburgh to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rome train from?

Edinburgh to Rome train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Rome?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rome is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380.43 - $815.22 and takes 18h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $163.04 - $336.96 and takes 40h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rome bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Rome?

Rome is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 14:40 in Edinburgh and 15:40 in Rome.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rome train arrive?

Edinburgh to Rome train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Rome?

Book your Edinburgh to Rome train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Rome?

Book your Edinburgh to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 19559+ hotels available in Rome. Prices start at $34.99 per night.
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