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How to get fromHeathrow to Romeby plane, bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LHR - FCO
    3h 7m
    €81–235

  2. Bus, train via Paris

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Roma Terminitrain train Fr
    22h 57m
    €230–547

  3. Train, bus via Bologna

    1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bolognabus bus
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Fr
    25h 6m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Romecar car
    18h 51m
    €399–520

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain train
    25h 28m
    €188–381

  6. 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 37m
    €261–453

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Roma Prenestina A1bus bus
    29h 13m

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Romecar car
    19h 51m
    €275–453

Heathrow to Rome by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration22h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,476.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Rome, Italy?

ITA Airways, British Airways, and Eurowings fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Roma Prenestina A1 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg Park&Drive in around 29h 13m.

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