Milan to Rome by train, bus, flight, taxi from EUR 12

Milan to Rome Destination Reviews

Ferderiz

It was a wonderful experience. It left on time and arrived on time

Milan to Rome, Train #9931 Smart, NTV (NTV), Jul 31, 2025

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Milan to Rome Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+6h 12m	$1,445.42
Bus	Itabus	Comfort	00:30	08:40	$25.77	3.0
Bus	Itabus	Comfort	00:55	08:50	$22.01
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	02:25	10:00	$38.04
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	03:10	10:45	$29.35
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	03:35	11:50	$65.19
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	03:55	12:10	$33.70
Train	NTV	Smart	04:40	09:50	$109.61	5.0
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	05:15	13:50	$16.32
Train	NTV	Smart	05:40	09:19	$128.02	5.0
Flight	Wizz Air Malta	Economy	06:00	23:10	$198.88
Flight	Lufthansa	Economy	06:20	12:35	$881.25
Train	NTV	Smart	06:40	10:19	$102.76	5.0
Bus	Itabus	Comfort	07:00	16:25	$18.47	4.0
Flight	Aeroitalia	Economy	07:20	08:35	$99.13
Train	NTV	Smart	07:38	11:55	$79.90
Flight	Alitalia	Economy	07:55	12:30	$247.34
Train	NTV	Smart	08:15	11:25	$111.90	5.0
Flight	Alitalia	Business	08:35	13:10	$723.14
Flight	Alitalia	Business	08:55	13:10	$793.34

How to get from Milan to Rome

When you want to get from Milan to Rome, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 1,642.88. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 13.68.

How much does it cost to get from Milan to Rome?

The cost of the trip from Milan to Rome varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Itabus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 13.68 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 1,642.88.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Milan to Rome:

Bus tickets - USD 13.72 to USD 72.01;
Plane tickets - USD 67.44 to USD 164.59;
Train tickets - USD 67.44 to USD 325.76;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 1,115.57 to USD 1,642.49.

How many trips per day are there between Milan and Rome?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 240 trains per day.
Buses start plying the route from 00:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:50. There are 39 available bus trips every day.
Flights from Milan to Rome depart during the day - there are approximately 13 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Milan to Rome any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Milan to Rome. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 67.44.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Milan to Rome

Alitalia, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta

Buses

Taking a bus from Milan to Rome is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Milan to Rome. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 1,115.57.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Milan to Rome

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Milan to Rome? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

77% users enjoyed a train ride.
21% decided to go for a bus.
2% users took a plane.

Transportation from Milan to Rome

Facts about the transport from Milan to Rome

Cheapest Transport	$14
Fastest Transport	1h 10m
Earliest Departure	12:30 AM
Latest Departure	11:50 PM
Departures per day	308
Distance	992 kilometers
Transport Companies	Alitalia, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino, NTV, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta

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