How to get to Rome from Glasgow

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Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £207 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.0 - 4.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £207, while a flight costs an average of £394.

Distance: 1967 km

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£394

Average Price

£207

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Cheapest

£353

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6h 8m

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4h 8m

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42h 47m

Average total duration

42h 17m

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30m

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25h 35m

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5.9 - 11.8kg

CO2 emissions

2.0 - 4.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Rome is a coach with an average price of £207.

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

A coach is £187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Rome costing on average £394.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 8m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Coach takes on average 42h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Rome including taking a train, 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 21h 27m sooner (4h 8m by flight vs 25h 35m by car). Tickets start at around £394 compared to roughly £353 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 Glasgow to Rome

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    21:4048h00
    Glasgow
    21:40Rome
    £1231One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    21:4048h00
    Glasgow
    21:40Rome
    £1231One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    20:1546h55
    Glasgow
    19:10Rome
    £2281One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    22:4047h55
    Glasgow
    22:35Rome
    £1401One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    10:2050h00
    Glasgow
    12:20Rome
    £1411One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    6:3552h45
    Glasgow
    11:20Rome
    £2051One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Rome.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Rome including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Rome is a coach with an average price of £207.

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

A coach is £187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Rome costing on average £394.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 8m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Coach takes on average 42h 47m.

The Glasgow to Rome distance is approximately 1967 km.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Rome is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Jet2.com, KLM Cityhopper, KM Malta Airlines, Swiss, Transavia France, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, TAP Portugal, British Airways, easyJet, Edelweiss Air to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Rome:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Rome, you can choose from several travel options including train, 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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