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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Brussels is to fly which costs €45 - €180 and takes 5h 3m.

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 €45 - €180.

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 Station via Bologna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.

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 via Milano Centrale and Chambéry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Rome to Brussels?

The distance between Rome and Brussels is 1217 km. The road distance is 1439.4 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 47m and costs €210 - €550.

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 ItaloTreno, 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 €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €550 and takes 12h 47m, you could also bus via Bologna, which costs and takes 24h 30m.

Where does the Rome to Brussels bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rome to Brussels train arrive?

Rome to Brussels train services, operated by ItaloTreno, 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1775+ 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), 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
€47–175
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Chambéry to Brussel-Zuidtrain
12h 47m
€215–545
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain 9968 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Brussels-North Stationbus
21h 49m
Drive 1,439.4 km
1. Drive from Rome to Brusselscar 1,439.4 km
14h 21m
€225–325
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
€58–234
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bologna Centralebus N1385 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Brussels-North Stationbus
24h 30m
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
€112–156
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
€253–1,222

Rome to Brussels by bus

4Weekly Buses

25h 4mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Brussel-Zuid via Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Chambéry in around 12h 47m.

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