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How to get fromBig Ben to Colosseumby plane, train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, subway, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Big Ben to Colosseum by plane, train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, subway, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LHR - FCO
    6h 5m
    €95–288

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LTN - FCO
    6h 16m
    €65–208

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Trn
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
    17h 39m
    €290–485

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus N521
    25h 25m
    €289–471

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Big Ben to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colosseumcar car
    18h 18m
    €409–537

  6. Fly London City Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LCY - FCO
    7h 14m
    €112–377

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LGW - FCO
    6h 6m
    €75–208

  8. Subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport, subway

    1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Liverpool Street stationsubway subway
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane plane STN - CIA
    3. Take the subway from Laurentina to Colosseosubway subway
    6h 42m
    €70–268

  9. Fly London City Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane LCY - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain train
    6h 57m
    €138–408

  10. Bus via Brussels

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès to Roma Prenestina A1bus bus
    29h 51m
    €198–300

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    31h 54m
    €129–220

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Big Ben to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Colosseumcar car
    19h 18m
    €303–493

Big Ben to Colosseum by foot, subway, and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration17h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,507 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, England and Colosseum, Italy?

ITA Airways, British Airways, and Eurowings fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Big Ben to Colosseum via Westminster station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Roma Termini, Termini, and Colosseo in around 17h 39m.

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