How to get from Edinburgh to Rome
- 1936 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
61h 03m
3 transfers
Train + Bus
€182
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Rome. The most useful door-to-door route takes 61h 03m by train, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 1936 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
1936 km
Edinburgh to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh → ManchestertrainTransPennine Express·3h 32m
- 2Manchester → London Victoria Coachbus
FlixBus·4h 20m - 3London Victoria Coach → Munich centralbusFlixBus·21h 45m
- 4Munich central → Rome TiburtinabusFlixBus·11h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Edinburgh to Rome
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€33Departure 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· 42h 30m€138Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusManchester-London Victoria Coach, London Victoria Coach-Munich central, Munich central-Rome TiburtinaBook →On this route you travel with TransPennine Express, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Rome works
Start with a TransPennine Express train from Edinburgh to Manchester, about 3h 32m. Transfer in Manchester and continue by FlixBus bus on to London Victoria Coach (4h 20m). Transfer in London Victoria Coach and continue by FlixBus bus on to Munich central (21h 45m). Transfer in Munich central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Rome Tiburtina (11h 30m). In total it's roughly €182 over 61h 3m, 3 transfers.
Edinburgh to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Rome?
The most useful route takes about 61h 03m by train, bus, 3 transfers.
Is there a train from Edinburgh to Rome?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Edinburgh to Rome?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Rome from Edinburgh?
About 1936 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Rome cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €182. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Rome?
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express, FlixBus.
Can you get from Edinburgh to Rome without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 42h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh 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: TransPennine Express, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026