There are 9 ways to get from Lago di Lugano to Rome by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 4h 39m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 11h 19m
7 alternative options
Train via Roma Termini Station • 5h 22m
Bus • 10h 55m
Drive • 6h 8m
Train to Milan Malpensa, fly • 4h 39m
Train to Milan Linate, fly • 5h 29m
Train, train to Genoa, fly • 6h 51m
Train, train to Turin, fly • 6h 24m
Lago di Lugano to Rome by train
The train journey time between Lago di Lugano and Rome is around 4h 39m and covers a distance of around 636 km. This includes an average layover time of around 17 min. Operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Trenitalia Frecce, ItaloTreno and others, the Lago di Lugano to Rome train service departs from Lugano-Paradiso and arrives in Roma Termini. Typically 277 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lago di Lugano to Rome is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Lago di Lugano to Rome is to train and fly which costs SFr 65 - SFr 280 and takes 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Lago di Lugano to Rome. However, there are services departing from Lugano-Paradiso and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Lago di Lugano and Rome is 536 km. The road distance is 645.9 km.
The best way to get from Lago di Lugano to Rome without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Lago di Lugano to Rome, including transfers.
Lago di Lugano to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Lugano-Paradiso station.
The best way to get from Lago di Lugano to Rome is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 55m.
The quickest flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Lago di Lugano to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
- Distance: 535.5 km
- Duration: 4h 39m
What companies run services between Lago di Lugano, Switzerland and Rome, Italy?
You can take a train from Lago di Lugano to Rome via Milano Centrale in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Rome Tiburtina Bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30 - €40 and the journey takes 9h 25m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €200
Flights from Milan Linate to Rome via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €200
Flights from Genoa to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €220
Flights from Turin to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €280
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €130
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €130
Flights from Genoa to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €220
Flights from Turin to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €280
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €220
- Website
- nouvelair.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €320
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 Lugano-Paradiso to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29 - €55
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lugano-Paradiso to Seregno
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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 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
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €19
- Base Standard
- €29 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
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 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
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Roma Termini Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €90
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Genova Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €16 - €23
- Smart Low Cost
- €14 - €20
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €16 - €23
- Smart Low Cost
- €14 - €20
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
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 Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Greco Pirelli to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Trenord
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 Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €17 - €20
Frequently asked questions
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 Como to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Piacenza Central Train Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1 - €24
- Website
- Itabus
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