- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
11 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
11 h 26 m
Trains on 19 Sept
4
Distance
506 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Busto Arsizio to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Busto Arsizio to Rome will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 4 trains from Busto Arsizio to Rome, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 506 km distance in an average of 11 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Busto Arsizio to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £31, while a flight costs an average of £69.
Distance: 506 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price | £69 Average Price | £135 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Busto Arsizio to Rome:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Busto Arsizio to Rome costing on average £42.
A train is £38 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Busto Arsizio to Rome costing on average £69.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Coach takes on average 9h 1m.
Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £135 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £104. The journey takes 6h 55m versus 6h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Busto Arsizio to Rome trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:54 Busto Arsizio | 10h12 | 5:06 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:21 Busto Arsizio | 8h58 | 5:19 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
![]() | 4:03 Busto Arsizio | 11h45 | 15:48 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:03 Busto Arsizio | 11h47 | 16:50 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:21 Busto Arsizio | 11h01 | 19:22 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Busto Arsizio to Rome run on average 50 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 506 km distance in 8h 32m.
Distance 506 km |
Average train duration 6h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 8h 32m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
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World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Roma Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Busto Arsizio to Rome by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Busto Arsizio to Rome trains use the Busto Arsizio Nord to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Tiburtina. Use this guide to compare Busto Arsizio and Rome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Busto Arsizio Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Busto Arsizio Nord.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Busto Arsizio Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Busto Arsizio Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Busto Arsizio Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Busto Arsizio Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Busto Arsizio Nord: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hortensia, Hotel Pineta, Hotel D120.
Busto Arsizio is 1 km from Busto Arsizio city centre. Public transport options include:
Busto Arsizio has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria La Lampara, Osteria degli Artisti
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Busto Arsizio. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Busto Arsizio. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Busto Arsizio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Busto Arsizio: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Busto Arsizio: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hortensia, Hotel Pineta, Hotel D120.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
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