There are 12 ways to get from Paris to Rome by plane, bus, train, car or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Paris Orly to Rome • 5h 7m
11 alternative options
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome • 5h 16m
Bus to Beauvais, fly to Rome • 6h 7m
Fly Paris Orly to Naples, train • 6h 18m
Fly Paris Orly to Florence, train • 6h 23m
Train • 12h 9m
Train via Strasbourg • 12h 18m
Bus • 20h 30m
Drive • 13h 27m
Drive, car train • 24h 31m
Paris to Rome by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Rome is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 20h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €50 - €280.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Roma Tiburtina TiBus. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Rome. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Roma Termini via stazione garibaldi m2 m5 and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Paris and Rome is 1141 km. The road distance is 1429.7 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Rome without a car is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs €160 - €340.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Paris to Rome, including transfers.
Paris to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Rome train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €50 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €340 and takes 12h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 20h 30m.
- Distance: 1141.4 km
- Duration: 5h 7m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Rome, Italy?
easyJet, Vueling Airlines and five other airlines fly from Paris to Rome hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Rome via Milano P.Garibaldi, stazione garibaldi m2 m5, stazione centrale m2 m3, and Milano Centrale in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €420
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €370
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €290
Flights from Paris Orly to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €300
Flights from Paris Orly to Naples via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €300
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €380
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €440
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €370
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €370
Flights from Paris Orly to Naples via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €400
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €370
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €310
Flights from Paris Orly to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €300
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €750
Flights from Paris Orly to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €350
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €210
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Beauvais to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €290
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €800
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €330 - €950
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €420
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40 - €120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €40 - €55
- Base Standard
- €70 - €95
- Base Premium
- €85 - €120
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €45 - €60
- Smart Flex
- €45 - €60
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €55
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €95
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €70 - €95
- Smart Flex
- €75 - €95
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €32 - €35
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €160
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €160
- Seating Carriage
- €35 - €50
- Couchette Carriage
- €85 - €110
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Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €23
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano P.Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130 - €220
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €130 - €180
- 1st Class
- €160 - €220
Train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €95
- 1st Class
- €95 - €130
Train from Paris-Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €80
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110 - €160
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €1000
- Website
- https://urlaubs-express.de/?lang=en
- Car Single Bed
- €270 - €550
- Car Compartment
- €550 - €1000
- Phone
- +33 892 68 20 66
- Website
- aeroportparisbeauvais.com
Bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Airport Paris-Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16 - €17
- Website
- https://www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/shuttle/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Roma Tiburtina TiBus
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Roma Tiburtina TiBus
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €130
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Paris to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma Tiburtina TiBus station.
Paris to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Rome is 1430 km. It takes approximately 13h 27m to drive from Paris to Rome.
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