There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Rome by plane, train, 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.
Recommended option
Fly Paris CDG to Rome • 5h 53m
60€ - 252€
Cheapest option
Fly Paris Orly to Rome • 5h 39m
56€ - 136€
5 alternative options
Fly Paris CDG to Florence, train • 6h 54m
69€ - 215€
Train • 11h 12m
160€ - 295€
Train via Geneva • 12h 43m
269€ - 523€
Bus • 23h 50m
69€ - 93€
Drive • 13h 26m
170€ - 260€
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International entry into Italy from France
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions. United Kingdom are also restricted
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Conditions of entry into Italy from France
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Italy from France.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rome is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rome is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Rome is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Rome is to fly which costs 55€ - 140€ and takes 5h 39m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Rome is to fly which costs 55€ - 140€ and takes 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Rome station. However, there are services departing from Paris, Gallieni and arriving at Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station via Bologna, Bologna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.
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 Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Paris and Rome is 1106 km. The road distance is 1428.7 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Rome without a car is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs 160€ - 300€.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Paris to Rome, including transfers.
Paris to Rome bus services, operated by Eurolines FR, depart from Paris, Gallieni 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 53m and costs 60€ - 260€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 160€ - 300€ and takes 11h 12m, you could also bus, which costs 65€ - 95€ and takes 23h 50m.
- Distance: 1105.7 km
- Duration: 5h 53m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Rome, Italy?
Vueling Airlines, Alitalia and six other airlines fly from Paris to Rome every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Rome via Torino Porta Susa in around 11h 12m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 340€
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 190€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Rome via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 800€
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 190€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 470€
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 180€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 290€
Flights from Paris CDG to Rome via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 290€
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Paris CDG to Rome via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 220€ - 700€
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 440€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 200€
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 200€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Rome via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 750€
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Rome via Split
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 220€ - 700€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 480€
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 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 75€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 21€ - 29€
- Base Standard
- 40€ - 55€
- Base Premium
- 50€ - 75€
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 150€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 50€ - 70€
- Base Standard
- 85€ - 120€
- Base Premium
- 100€ - 150€
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 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 35€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 32€ - 35€
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 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 55€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 21€ - 30€
- Smart Low Cost
- 19€ - 27€
- Smart Flex
- 40€ - 55€
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Rome Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 90€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 30€ - 50€
- Smart Low Cost
- 30€ - 45€
- Smart Flex
- 65€ - 90€
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
- 16€ - 24€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 16€ - 24€
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
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 110€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
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 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Paris-Gare de Lyon to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 250€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Geneve to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 190€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Paris, Gallieni to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bologna, Bologna to Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 24€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 5m.
Paris to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Paris to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Rome is 1429 km. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Paris to Rome.
Vueling Airlines, Luxair, KLM and four other airlines offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Rome Airport.
There are 20383+ hotels available in Rome. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 5€ - 9€.