There are 9 ways to get from Gatwick to Rome 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 to Fiumicino International Airport
best- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LGW - FCO
3h 12m€62–177Train
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- 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 39m€332–623Train, bus via Rho
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
25h 37m€187–359Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Romecar
18h 4m€396–525Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane LGW - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
4h 21m€82–252Bus
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus 209 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Roma Prenestina A1bus
28h 58m€196–285Train, bus
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
33h 14m€163–283Bus, train
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus
- Take the bus from Gent to Bolognabus
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
33h 38mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Romecar
19h 6m€285–459
Gatwick to Rome by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Rome is to fly which costs €60 - €180 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Rome is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €60 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Rome. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Roma Prenestina A1 via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg Park&Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Rome. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport 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 39m.
The distance between Gatwick and Rome is 1438 km.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Rome without a car is to train which takes 15h 39m and costs €330 - €650.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Gatwick to Rome, including transfers.
Gatwick to Rome bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Rome train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Rome is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €650 and takes 15h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €190 - €290 and takes 28h 58m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Rome, Italy?
easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Roma Termini via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 39m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–150
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–150
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- RegioJet
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Gatwick to Rome bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Rome is 1h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 7:23 AM in Gatwick and 8:23 AM in Rome.
Gatwick to Rome train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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