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How to get fromLondon to Vatican Cityby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from London to Vatican City by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LHR - FCO
    5h 19m
    €90–292

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

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    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LTN - FCO
    5h 46m
    €59–203

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    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
    14h 27m
    €333–651

  4. 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
    28h 20m
    €187–275

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Vatican Citycar car
    18h 19m
    €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
    6h 57m
    €105–368

  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
    5h 42m
    €72–203

  8. Fly London Stansted Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane plane STN - CIA
    6h 1m
    €68–257

  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 44m
    €132–401

  10. Bus via Paris

    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 4m
    €126–218

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Vatican Citycar car
    19h 19m
    €303–493

London to Vatican City by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration14h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,491.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between London, 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 train from London St Pancras Intl to Roma Termini via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 14h 27m.

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