- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Trains from Lille to Rome run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 1210 km distance in 10h 47m.
Distance 1210 km |
Average train duration 15h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 10h 47m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 18:30 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 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
The most popular day trips by train from Rome are Florence, Naples, Orvieto, Tivoli and Viterbo. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rome on Omio.

Florence is known for Renaissance art and architecture, with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio shaping its skyline. Despite its fame, it feels compact and lived-in, with busy piazzas, artisan workshops and a strong Tuscan food culture.
There are 134 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 231 km distance in 1h 16m.

Naples is a lively city on the Bay of Naples, known for pizza, faded grandeur and the presence of Vesuvius. Its historic centre is dense and energetic, where churches, street life and sea views sit close together.
There are 110 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 1h 6m.

Orvieto is known for its dramatic Duomo, Etruscan heritage and position on volcanic cliffs. Medieval streets, underground spaces and a calm Umbrian atmosphere give it a distinct character.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 59m.

Tivoli is a hillside town east of Rome known for Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa. Its historic centre feels lived-in and calm, with stone streets, fountains and broad views over the surrounding countryside.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 33m.

Viterbo is a medieval city in Lazio known for its papal history, stone streets and nearby thermal springs. The old quarter gathers towers, piazzas and the Palazzo dei Papi, giving the city a distinctly historic character.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 27m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille 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 Lille to Rome trains use the Lille-Europe to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Tiburtina. Use this guide to compare Lille and Rome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lille-Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille-Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Costa Coffee, Factory & Co., PAUL, Selecta
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are located in Hall 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00. Information desks are located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
Luggage storage is staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
Available at Lille-Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille-Europe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille-Europe: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe, Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille, Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais.
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
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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