There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Western Europe by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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 Frankfurt, train
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FCO - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 24m€67–230Train via Basel
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N / ...
15h 29m€231–610Bus
- Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Karlsruhe Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Coblenz central train stationbus N93
18h 36m€145–201Drive 1,283.2 km
- Drive from Rome to Western Europecar 1,283.2 km
12h 18m€203–293Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 12m€92–281Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 46m€100–303Fly to Luxembourg, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane FCO - LUX
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Hatzenport Bahnhoftrain
8h 11m€97–285Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FCO - STR
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 32m€123–362Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N / ...
15h 39m€224–492Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Frankfurt central train stationbus N77
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
24h 53m€122–195
Rome to Western Europe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Western Europe is to fly and train which costs €65 - €230 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Western Europe is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs €90 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Western Europe. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at Brodenbach Brißbachtal via Karlsruhe central train station and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Western Europe. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Hatzenport Bahnhof via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
The distance between Rome and Western Europe is 1135 km. The road distance is 1283.2 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Western Europe without a car is to train via Basel which takes 15h 29m and costs €230 - €650.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Rome to Western Europe, including transfers.
Rome to Western Europe bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.
Rome to Western Europe train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Western Europe is to train via Basel which takes 15h 29m and costs €230 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 18h 36m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Western Europe, Germany?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Hatzenport Bahnhof via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 15h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Brodenbach Brißbachtal via Karlsruhe central train station, Coblenz central train station, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 18h 36m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–190
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €80–280
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–190
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Luxembourg via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–260
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Stuttgart Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–150
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Stuttgart Airport via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–220
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Stuttgart Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–300
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Karlsruhe Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €130–180
- Website
- Onebus
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Western Europe bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Karlsruhe Central Bus Station.
Rome to Western Europe train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Western Europe is 1283 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Rome to Western Europe.
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