There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Rome by plane, train, bus, 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 6m
Cheapest option
8 alternative options
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome • 5h 16m
Fly Paris Orly to Naples, train • 6h 26m
Train • 10h 8m
Bus • 20h 5m
Drive • 13h 26m
Drive, car train • 24h 29m
Paris to Rome by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Rome is to bus which costs €65 - €80 and takes 20h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Rome is to fly which costs €60 - €290 and takes 5h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 5m.
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 Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
It is 1106 km from Paris to Rome. It is approximately 1428.7 km to drive.
The best way to get from Paris to Rome without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs €85 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Paris to Rome, including transfers.
Paris to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Paris to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €60 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 10h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €80 and takes 20h 5m.
- Distance: 1105.7 km
- Duration: 5h 6m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Rome, Italy?
easyJet, Vueling Airlines and three other airlines fly from Paris to Rome every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Rome via Milano Centrale in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €370
Flights from Paris Orly to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €350
Flights from Paris Orly to Naples via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €350
Flights from Paris Orly to Naples via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €350
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €380
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €380
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €380
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €600
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €430
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €430
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €350
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €1500
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €390
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €390
Flights from Paris Orly to Naples via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €440
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €700
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €700
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €700
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Beauvais to Rome Ciampino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €350
Flights from Beauvais to Rome Ciampino via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €350
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Rome via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €700
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €400
Flights from Paris Orly to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €370
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Rome via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €700
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Naples via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €220 - €950
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 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Nord to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- Rail 1st Class
- €18 - €27
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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- 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 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
Train from Napoli Centrale Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €27
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €24
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €90
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 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €32 - €35
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €29
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €100 - €115
Frequently asked questions
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 59m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €120
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
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 to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €80
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris Orly Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 55m.
Paris to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at 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.
Transavia France, Air Corsica, easyJet and two other airlines offer flights from Paris Orly Airport to Rome Airport.
Book your Paris to Rome train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 7385+ hotels available in Rome. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.