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How to get fromCharing Cross to Romeby plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Charing Cross to Rome by plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London City Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)planeLCY - FCO
    5h 45m
    €92–383

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)planeLTN - FCO
    6h 12m
    €48–248

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano CentraletrainFr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma TerminitrainFr / ...
    14h 58m
    €282–883

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Roma, Autostazione TiburtinabusN1503
    26h 12m
    €144–448

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Romecar
    18h 5m

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)planeLHR - FCO
    5h 46m
    €102–313

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)planeLGW - FCO
    5h 55m
    €60–238

  8. Fly London Stansted Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)planeSTN - CIA
    7h 6m
    €60–233

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)planeSTN - FCO
    6h 25m
    €80–253

  10. Fly London City Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)planeLCY - FLR
    2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Roma Terminitrain
    7h
    €125–330

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Upminster to Gent-Dampoortbus
    2. Take the bus from Gent to Bolognabus
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
    27h 25m

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione TiburtinabusBlaBlaCar Bus
    31h 15m
    €88–230

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Romecar
    19h 6m
    €297–437

Charing Cross to Rome by subway and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€282Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Rome, Italy?

ITA Airways, Luxair, and Swiss fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Covent Garden station to Roma Termini via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 58m.

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