Driving from Düsseldorf to Rome
Rome lies 1,125 km (699 mi) south-east of Düsseldorf, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 10 min without stops, over roughly 1,373 km (853 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Düsseldorf | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Italy |
| Population | 618,685 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
What changes when you arrive in Rome
Crossing from Germany into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Düsseldorf to Rome
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Staying in Rome
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 933 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (548), and 60 are five-star. Across 951 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,412,822 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rome from Düsseldorf?
1,125 km (699 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Düsseldorf; by road roughly 1,373 km (853 mi).
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Rome by car?
About 17 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Düsseldorf and Rome?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Rome?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rome?
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.