There are 13 ways to get from England to Vatican City by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LHR - FCO
5h 44m€91–298Fly Manchester Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport
cheapest- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane MAN - CIA
6h 1m€46–223Train
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
15h 50m€321–586Train, bus
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N521
26h 11m€247–449Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vatican Citycar
18h 19m€395–524Fly Birmingham Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BHX - FCO
5h 28m€50–153Fly Bristol Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BRS - FCO
5h 40m€65–159Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LGW - FCO
5h 55m€73–216Fly London Stansted Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane STN - CIA
6h 33m€74–263Fly London City Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane LCY - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
6h 57m€133–447Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Roma Prenestina A1bus
29h 5m€188–289Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus BlaBlaCar Bus
32h 13m€148–279Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Vatican Citycar
19h 19m€287–468
England to Vatican City by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from England to Vatican City is to fly which costs €50 - €160 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from England to Vatican City is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €50 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from England to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Plebiscito via London Victoria Green Line Station, Luxembourg Park&Drive and Prenestina/Conti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from England station to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Roma Termini via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
The distance between England and Vatican City is 1496 km.
The best way to get from England to Vatican City without a car is to train which takes 15h 50m and costs €320 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from England to Vatican City, including transfers.
England to Vatican City bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria Green Line Station.
England to Vatican City train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from England to Vatican City is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €90 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €600 and takes 15h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €290 and takes 29h 5m.
What companies run services between England and Vatican City?
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 subway from Charing Cross station to Roma Termini via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–250
Flights from London City Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–400
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
England to Vatican City bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.
Vatican City is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 12:06 PM in England and 1:06 PM in Vatican City.
England to Vatican City train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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