Route guide

Milan → Rome

477 km · Italy to Italy · Fastest: 3h by train · Cheapest: €21+ by bus

How to travel from Milan to Rome

There are 4 ways to travel between Milan and Rome — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€44–126

Duration: 2h 39m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€21–53

Duration: 6h 49m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~13 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€54–177

Duration: 3h 8m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways

~74 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€57–105

Duration: 5h 18m

~81 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Milan and Rome highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 477 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
Both Milan and Rome are in Italy — no border crossing, single currency, single rail network.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Milan to Rome — every option in detail

Milan to Rome by train

Trains between Milan and Rome run within the Italy national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 2h 39m.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €44 to €126. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 74 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~67 kg on this distance.

Milan to Rome by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Milan and Rome with a typical journey of 6h 49m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €21 when booked in advance, rising to €53 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Milan to Rome by flight

Flights between Milan and Rome take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 8m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €54–177. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 74 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Milan to Rome by car

The driving distance from Milan to Rome is approximately 548 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 5h 18m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €57–105 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Climate footprint: approximately 81 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Milan and Rome is approximately 477 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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