How to get to Rome from Düsseldorf

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Compare coach and flight for Düsseldorf to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £60, while a flight costs an average of £364.

Distance: 1124 km

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Driving

£364

Average Price

£60

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Cheapest

£92

Average Price

£295

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 3m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

19h 37m

Average total duration

19h 7m

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30m

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23h 19m

Average total duration

22h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

15h 19m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.4 - 6.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.8kg

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ITA

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ÖBB | Nightjet

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rome is a train with an average price of £60.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Rome:

A train is £32 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Düsseldorf to Rome costing on average £92.

A train is £304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Rome costing on average £364.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 3m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 37m.

Coach takes on average 23h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Rome including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 16m sooner (4h 3m by flight vs 15h 19m by car). Tickets start at around £364 compared to roughly £295 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Düsseldorf to Rome

How to get to Rome from Düsseldorf by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rome is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    21:5025h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    23:00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    £841One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    21:5025h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    23:00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    £841One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9882
    6:502h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:50Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    £1421One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 29 · ICE 919+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 295
    11:2222h43
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:05Rome Tiburtina
    £1861One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 27 · ICE 225+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 295
    9:1624h49
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:05Rome Tiburtina
    £1861One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 721+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 295
    14:1919h46
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:05Rome Tiburtina
    £1881One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:2024h05
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    17:25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    £851One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:2524h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    18:05Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    £871One-way
    1 change
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    16:3828h32
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    21:10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    £921One-way
    2 changes
  • SmartwingsEW888
    18:002h00
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    20:00Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    £1421One-way
    0 changes
  • EurowingsEW9886
    17:052h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    19:05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    £1421One-way
    0 changes
  • VuelingVY1895 · VY6102
    15:006h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:15Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    £1581One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Düsseldorf to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Rome.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Rome including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rome is a train with an average price of £60.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Rome:

A train is £32 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Düsseldorf to Rome costing on average £92.

A train is £304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Rome costing on average £364.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 3m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 37m.

Coach takes on average 23h 19m.

The Düsseldorf to Rome distance is approximately 1124 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Rome is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 10 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Rome as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Rome Tiburtina.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by coach.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, ITA, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, Iberia, Lot Polish Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, AJet, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Rome by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Rome:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Düsseldorf to Rome, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Rome, you can explore Trastevere, a charming neighbourhood with narrow streets and vibrant nightlife, and take a stroll through Villa Borghese, a beautiful park with museums and gardens. Enjoy a gelato at Piazza Navona, a lively square with fountains and street artists. Visit the Spanish Steps for people-watching and a great view, and discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours. Must-see sights include the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Roman Forum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain.
Three to four days in Rome allows you to experience its key attractions, including the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Pantheon, while enjoying the city's vibrant culture and cuisine.

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