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

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Rome is to train and fly which costs €75 - €230 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Rome is to train and fly which takes 8h 8m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Rome. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Dublin and Rădăuți. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

How far is it from Athlone to Rome?

The distance between Athlone and Rome is 2074 km.

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

The best way to get from Athlone to Rome without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 8h and costs €80 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Athlone to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Rome bus from?

Athlone to Rome bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.

Where does the Athlone to Rome bus arrive?

Athlone to Rome bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.

What is the time difference between Athlone and Rome?

Rome is 1h ahead of Athlone. It is currently 9:40 PM in Athlone and 10:40 PM in Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21710+ hotels available in Rome.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Athlone to Rome by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
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1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane DUB - FCO
8h 8m
€75–221
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athlone to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Romecar
39h 16m
€422–1,272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SCbus
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
3d 8h
€81–358
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane DUB - CIA
9h 51m
€78–349
Train to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane NOC - FCO
10h 42m
€124–276
Train to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane NOC - CIA
10h 31m
€102–424
Train, train to Shannon Airport, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain
2. Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain
3. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane SNN - CIA
9h 57m
€84–287
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane DUB - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
10h 49m
€106–291

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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Distance: 2,074.3 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Rome, Italy?

You can take a bus from Arcadia to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Liffey Valley SC, Dublin, and Rădăuți in around 3d 8h.

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