The average train between Rome and Dover takes 24h 40m and the fastest train takes 24h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Rome and Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 24h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Dover. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Dover station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.
Rome to Dover train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Dover train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Rome to Dover train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Dover is 1,333.1 km. The road distance is 2,058 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Dover Priory via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 17h 2m.