How to get to Rome from Luton

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Compare coach and flight for Luton to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £176 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £176, while a flight costs an average of £416.

Distance: 1477 km

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£416

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£176

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£224

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6h 13m

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4h 13m

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34h 26m

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33h 56m

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19h 49m

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4.4 - 8.9kg

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1.5 - 3.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Rome is a coach with an average price of £176.

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

A coach is £240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Rome costing on average £416.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 13m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Coach takes on average 34h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton 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 15h 36m sooner (4h 13m by flight vs 19h 49m by car). Tickets start at around £416 compared to roughly £224 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 Luton to Rome

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    17:0537h45
    Luton
    6:50Rome
    £1001One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    17:0537h45
    Luton
    6:50Rome
    £1001One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    16:0536h55
    Luton
    5:00Rome
    £1061One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    17:5037h00
    Luton
    6:50Rome
    £1341One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    20:1042h20
    Luton
    14:30Rome
    £1711One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Luton to Rome

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Rome including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Rome is a coach with an average price of £176.

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

A coach is £240 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Rome costing on average £416.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 13m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Coach takes on average 34h 26m.

The Luton to Rome distance is approximately 1477 km.
The average frequency per day from Luton to Rome is:
  • Around 94 flights per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton 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 Luton to Rome:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Rome Tiburtina.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Malta Air, Ryanair, Vueling, Jet2.com, Sas Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Lufthansa, AJet, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Rome:
  • 16 direct flights per day with easyJet, Malta Air, Ryanair, Jet2.com, ITA, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Luton 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 Luton 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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