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There are 14 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Rome by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane BRS - FCO
    6h 49m
    €80–204

  2. Train, bus via Paris

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
    24h 15m
    €281–462

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus
    4. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain train
    28h 30m
    €230–434

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Romecar car
    20h 35m
    €454–602

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane CWL - FCO
    8h 26m
    €85–405

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane BHX - FCO
    7h 36m
    €112–257

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LHR - FCO
    7h 34m
    €164–415

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LGW - FCO
    8h 32m
    €139–343

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LTN - FCO
    8h 12m
    €140–353

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane plane STN - CIA
    8h 28m
    €144–397

  11. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane plane MAN - CIA
    9h 27m
    €111–308

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 509 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Roma Prenestina A1bus bus
    32h 38m
    €216–324

  13. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus
    34h 47m
    €246–392

  14. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Romecar car
    21h 37m
    €347–556

Cardiff Central Station to Rome by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,663.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Rome, Italy?

KLM, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 to Roma Prenestina A1 via Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg Park&Drive in around 32h 38m.

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