How to get from Brussels to Rome
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Brussels to Rome by price and travel time.
- 1173 km as the crow flies
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 18 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Rome: bus. The two cities are about 1173 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 18 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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1173 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Checked Oct 17 | 2hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €46Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 23h 55m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Checked Oct 172h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€46Omio catalogue, Oct 2023h 55m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bruxelles Midi → Genoabus
FlixBus·16h 40m - 2Genoa → RomabusFlixBus·6h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Brussels to Rome
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 16:25 and the last at 17:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 16:25 | 17:25 |
All departures
- 16:25
- 17:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 27h 55m€46Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBruxelles Midi-Genoa, Genoa-RomaBook →Regional connectionBrussels Airport-Champagne-Ardenne TGV, Champagne-Ardenne TGV-Paris Charles de GaulleBook →
CondorParis-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-RomeSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, Condor; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Rome works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bruxelles Midi to Genoa, about 16h 40m. Transfer in Genoa and continue by FlixBus bus on to Roma (6h). In total it's roughly €89 over 23h 55m, 1 transfer.
Brussels to Rome: common questions
When is the first bus from Brussels to Rome?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 16:25 and the last at 17:25, from Bruxelles Midi, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Rome?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 16:25 and 17:25.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Rome leave from?
Bruxelles Midi with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Rome from Brussels?
About 1173 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Brussels to Rome?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, Condor.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Rome?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 18 Sep 2026