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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Brussels is to bus which costs €80 - €170 and takes 25h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Brussels is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

How far is it from Rome to Brussels?

The distance between Rome and Brussels is 1217 km. The road distance is 1439.3 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs €130 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Rome to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Brussels bus from?

Rome to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Brussels train from?

Rome to Brussels train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Brussels?

The best way to get from Rome to Brussels is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €500 and takes 12h 46m, you could also bus via Genoa, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 24h 20m.

Where does the Rome to Brussels bus arrive?

Rome to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Rome to Brussels train arrive?

Rome to Brussels train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Brussels is 1439 km. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Rome to Brussels.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Brussels?

Book your Rome to Brussels train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Brussels?

Book your Rome to Brussels bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Brussels.

Rome to Brussels - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Brussels by plane, train (Trenitalia, Eurostar), 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.

Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Brussels Airport
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FCO - BRU
5h 3m
€51–198
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
12h 46m
€139–494
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Brussels-North Stationbus
24h 11m
Drive 1,439.3 km
1. Drive from Rome to Brusselscar 1,439.3 km
14h 21m
€217–313
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane CIA - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
5h 47m
€63–249
Bus via Genoa
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Genoabus 510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Brussels-North train stationbus N506
24h 20m
€66–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
25h 4m
€82–165
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Brusselscar
15h 47m
€247–1,216

Rome to Brussels by train

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12h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,217.3 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Brussels, Belgium?

easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 12h 46m.

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