There are 6 ways to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum by plane, train, bus, car or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Fly to Naples, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Naples (NAP)
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Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
Train
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Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
Drive
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Drive from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum
Drive, car train
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Drive from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Duesseldorf Hbf
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Take the car train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Verona
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Drive from Verona to Colosseum
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International entry into Italy from France
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Italy from France
- There are no current restrictions
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Yes, entry into Italy is currently allowed from France.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Colosseum is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Colosseum is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Colosseum is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Italy.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum is to bus which costs €70 - €95 and takes 22h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum is to fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum. However, there are services departing from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and arriving at Colosseo via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Colosseum is 1105 km. The road distance is 1459.5 km.
The best way to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs €110 - €280.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum, including transfers.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy station.
The best way to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 11h 41m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €95 and takes 22h 40m.
The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.

- Distance: 1104.9 km
- Duration: 2h 50m
What companies run services between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), France and Colosseum, Italy?
Alitalia, Air France and five other airlines fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Roma Termini, Termini, and Colosseo in around 11h 41m.

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €440
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €460

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €500
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €460

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €340

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €40 - €55
- Base Standard
- €70 - €95
- Base Premium
- €85 - €120

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Napoli Centrale Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €27
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €24
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €65 - €90

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €29
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €53 - €58
Frequently asked questions

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €85
- 1st Class
- €80 - €95

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
- Rail 1st Class
- €65 - €100

- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €120
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €80
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum is 1459 km. It takes approximately 13h 53m to drive from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Colosseum.
KLM, Swiss, Alitalia and two other airlines offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Rome Airport.
There are 3840+ hotels available in Colosseum. Prices start at €87 per night.