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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Edinburgh is to fly and train which costs £60 - £250 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs £75 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Rome to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rome and Edinburgh is 1237 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 19h 11m and costs £190 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Rome to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rome to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rome to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £190 - £700 and takes 19h 11m, you could also bus via Calais, which costs £110 - £270 and takes 37h.

Where does the Rome to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Rome to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Rome. It is currently 9:32 AM in Rome and 8:32 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Rome to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Rome to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Edinburgh by plane, train (Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Eurostar), 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.

Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CIA - EDI
6h 35m
£67–203
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane FCO - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 21m
£64–242
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 London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
19h 11m
£199–700
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
37h
£118–262
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Rome to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
24h 40m
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NAP - EDI
7h 4m
£94–234
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FCO - EDI
6h 33m
£77–187
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
19h 35m
£228–787
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus
41h 50m
£98–292
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
25h 36m
£340–503

Rome to Edinburgh by train and bus

14Weekly Services

19h 11mAverage Duration

£199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,229.5 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Ryanair flies from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Edinburgh Waverley via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 19h 11m.

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