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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rome is to fly which costs €65 - €240 and takes 6h 49m.

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 €80 - €210.

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, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 45m.

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, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rome?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rome is 2097 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 19h 1m and costs €430 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (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 train which takes 19h 1m and costs €430 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €160 - €290 and takes 39h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 6h 49m.

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 2:42 AM in Edinburgh and 3:42 AM in Rome.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rome train arrive?

Edinburgh to Rome train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21498+ hotels available in Rome.

Edinburgh to Rome - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rome by train, plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Glasgow Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GLA - FCO
7h 3m
€78–249
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane EDI - CIA
6h 49m
€68–236
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
19h 1m
€433–757
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
39h 45m
€162–289
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Romecar
24h 28m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane NCL - FCO
7h 26m
€100–322
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane EDI - FCO
6h 24m
€80–208
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane MAN - CIA
9h 28m
€130–367
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
19h 42m
€403–769
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
43h 46m
€209–438
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Romecar
25h 34m
€373–564

Edinburgh to Rome by bus

7Weekly Buses

39h 45mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,096.6 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rome, Italy?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Roma Termini via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 19h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 39h 45m.

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