Whichever route you take from London to Italy, you'll follow the same roads across Kent and northern France before the routes divide at Reims. Vivida Photo PC/ Best road trip route from London to Italy If you are driving into Bologna be sure to head out on a city walking tour to see all the best sights. This makes it possible to complete the 1,390-mile route in 2 long days on the road, but we'd suggest that you need 7 to 10 days to really enjoy either of these road trips.įor both routes, factor in a little extra time to check in at the Channel Tunnel terminal, and another 45 minutes to 1 hour if you'd prefer to cross the channel by ferry instead of taking the train under the sea. Getting to the Amalfi Coast further south will take around 25 hours of driving. If you're heading to Bologna, in the northeast of the country, our suggested 1,180-mile route takes 22 hours and 30 minutes to drive. How far is Italy from London, and how long will the road trip take? Comparison of road trip routes between London and Italy RouteĪlthough the driving time depends which part of Italy you're heading to, it will take at least 13 hours to get from London to the northern Italian border. You can cover long distances quickly and easily on the French and Swiss motorways, leaving plenty of time to explore Italy's mountain views, historic hill towns and Mediterranean coastline. This is a really varied route with a fabulous destination awaiting.

Or take the shorter route through Milan and the Italian lakes to visit Venice and Bologna. The 1,390-mile road trip from London to Italy takes 25 hours to drive, passing Geneva, the Italian Riviera, Florence, Rome and Naples before arriving in Amalfi. This scenic road trip takes you from the rolling hills of southeast England, through the changing landscapes of France, and across the Alps to enjoy some of the finest towns, cities, coastlines and countryside that Italy has to offer.

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