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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rome is to fly which costs €430 - €1700 and takes 24h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rome is to fly which takes 24h 16m and costs €430 - €1700.

How far is it from Melbourne to Rome?

The distance between Melbourne and Rome is 16039 km.

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

It takes approximately 24h 16m to get from Melbourne to Rome, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Rome?

Rome is 8h behind Melbourne. It is currently 2:46 AM in Melbourne and 6:46 PM in Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 10524+ hotels available in Rome.

Melbourne to Rome - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Rome by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane MEL - FCO
24h 16m
€431–1,624
Fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MEL - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
27h 4m
€550–1,377
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MEL - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Roma Terminitrain
27h 46m
€612–1,407
Fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane MEL - CIA
27h 59m
€499–1,222
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane MEL - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
29h 46m
€553–1,965
Fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane MEL - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Roma Tiburtinatrain
28h 43m
€667–1,619

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

33Weekly Planes

24h 15mAverage Duration

€445Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Rome.

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Distance: 16,039.3 km
Duration: 24h 16m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rome, Italy?

Etihad, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 5 times a day.

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