There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Rome by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BRS - FCO
6h 44m€80–184Train, bus via Rho
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Milanbus
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
26h 42m€227–394Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Romecar
20h 36m€438–586Fly Cardiff Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CWL - FCO
8h 3m€95–315Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BHX - FCO
7h 31m€112–257Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LHR - FCO
7h 28m€164–425Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LGW - FCO
8h 36m€139–333Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LTN - FCO
8h 11m€140–358Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane STN - CIA
8h 27m€144–417Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Brussels-North train stationbus
- Take the bus from Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès to Roma Prenestina A1bus
33h 16m€231–336Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
34h 52m€229–380Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
35h 2m€159–270Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Romecar
21h 38m€336–545
Cardiff to Rome by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rome is to train and fly which costs €80 - €190 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rome is to train and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €80 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rome. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Roma Prenestina A1 via London Victoria, Dover and Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 16m.
The distance between Cardiff and Rome is 1664 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Rome without a car is to train and bus via Rho which takes 26h 42m and costs €220 - €400.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Cardiff to Rome, including transfers.
Cardiff to Rome bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Rome is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs €95 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €230 - €340 and takes 33h 16m.
Cardiff to Rome bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rome is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 2:22 PM in Cardiff and 3:22 PM in Rome.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rome, Italy?
KLM, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Roma Prenestina A1 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Brussels-North train station, and Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès in around 33h 16m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–240
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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