About
Help
Rome2rio Blog

Rome2rio News

Discover how to get anywhere...

Rome2rio searches any city, town or address across the globe with thousands of routes to easily get you from A to B.

Try it now

Categories

Craig Penfold joins Rome2rio as Chief Technology Officer

Exciting news at Rome2rio HQ: we recently recruited Craig Penfold as our Chief Technology Officer. Craig has a wealth of technical and product experience, and a passion for growing people and teams. After a successful career at companies like ABC,…

Posted September 20, 2019 Read more ›

Booking tickets on Rome2rio: Where we’re at

We’ll always be a travel planning site, but we’ve recently made an exciting move into the world of ticketing. We’ve built a lot of trust with our users over the last 7 years and wanted to be able to offer…

Posted May 15, 2019 Read more ›

Rome2rio appoints Google alum Hugh Williams to the board

We are pleased to announce the appointment of former Google Maps Vice President Hugh Williams to our board, with our founder Michael Cameron named new Chairman of the Board. Hugh has extensive experience as an entrepreneur and technical executive, particularly in…

Posted November 19, 2018 Read more ›

Rome2rio announces new partnership with Lonely Planet

Two iconic travel brands join forces: Rome2rio launches its new Affiliate Program on Lonely Planet, helping millions more independent travellers get from A to B around the world.

Posted November 15, 2018 Read more ›

ALSA bus bookings now available on Rome2rio

We are very excited to announce that Rome2rio now offers ticket bookings for ALSA’s extensive network of buses and coaches in Spain, with connections into France. As part of our commitment to better, broader coverage and giving travellers another way…

Posted November 1, 2018 Read more ›

Rome2rio co-founders nab 2018 Victorian Pearcey Entrepreneur Award

As we get into the swing of things in the second half of the year, we are proud to announce that Rome2rio has just added another feather to its award cap, with the 2018 Victorian Pearcey Entrepreneur Award. The award…

Posted August 30, 2018 Read more ›

Deutsche Bahn rail bookings now available on Rome2rio

We know everyone loves a scenic train ride through the countryside, so we’ve added more rail bookings – just in time for the European summer! Rome2rio has teamed up with Deutsche Bahn, and we now offer tickets on trains across…

Posted June 13, 2018 Read more ›

Rome2rio launches all-new app for iOS

We’ve got big news to reveal this month – Rome2rio has launched the latest app for iOS! With over 186,000 app users worldwide already on board, you know you’re in good company. The new and improved app features a complete interface overhaul,…

Posted June 12, 2018 Read more ›

Rome2rio and the GDPR

Today, the European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect. We've been asked by some of you whether we are compliant. The good news is, yes we are.

Posted May 24, 2018 Read more ›

Plan & book your French rail journeys with Rome2rio

Travelling around France by train is our idea of fabulous! Not only is the French rail network modern and efficient, it also extends into every region of the country, providing an alternative to flying so superior we almost don’t know…

Posted January 24, 2018 Read more ›

Rome2rio graduates to new headquarters in Digital Richmond

It was in the middle of a board meeting that the much anticipated email came through. It was from our landlord Derham Moss; our certificate of occupancy had arrived. It was the last piece of the puzzle. Our new office…

Posted December 6, 2017 Read more ›

Celebrating 500k: traffic grows, and we have too

Last Monday Rome2rio cracked 512,868 unique visits. The journey from small startup to a global travel search engine that’s known and respected globally has been fast, sometimes furious, and always a lot of fun. At this milestone, we are taking…

Posted July 4, 2017 Read more ›

We’ve added Spanish rail and European coach direct bookings to Rome2rio

Here at Rome2rio, we’re proud of our close relationships with major transport operators, which have resulted in on-site bookings for Spanish rail operator Renfe, and National Express, Europe’s largest coach operator. BOOK YOUR TRIP NOW Users searching for transportation options between hundreds…

Posted May 14, 2017 Read more ›

We’ve added Amtrak rail bookings to Rome2rio

The great American train journey speaks to the romance of the traveller’s soul. From the stunning scenery of the Coast Starlight, from Seattle to Los Angeles, to the iconic red rock formations and desert views seen when riding the Southwest…

Posted May 2, 2017 Read more ›

As growth continues, new roles at Rome2rio

Rome2rio is pleased to announce some changes in its executive team. Co-founder Michael Cameron is stepping into the CEO role, taking over the reins from Rod Cuthbert, who becomes Executive Chairman. Co-founder Bernie Tschirren becomes Chief Architect, and Kirsteene Phelan…

Posted April 24, 2017 Read more ›

A new way of comparing your route options

One of the main UX challenges we have at Rome2rio is explaining the concept of multi-modal, door-to-door search and route- planning to new visitors. Many independent travellers are familiar with the idea of searching from station to station or airport to airport.…

Posted February 27, 2017 Read more ›

Rome2rio’s 2016 year in review

Running a tech company doesn’t give you much time to stop and review all the great things your team has achieved; the past always seems less important than the work you’re doing right now. However, 2016 was such a banner…

Posted January 16, 2017 Read more ›

We’ve updated the Rome2rio iOS app

“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson One of the most wonderful side effects of travel is the unfettered feeling…

Posted November 4, 2016 Read more ›

Announcing direct UK rail bookings on Rome2rio

Rome2rio makes travel easy – providing a full range of air, rail, bus, rideshare, ferry and self-drive options for you to choose from. Once you’ve found your perfect mode of travel, it’s time to book your ticket! Rome2rio users are…

Posted May 11, 2016 Read more ›

Stations Near Me: new feature helps travellers get across town

During a recent trip to the US, our content team member Kate had a chance to explore Washington DC using the popular Capital Bikeshare program. Kate used Rome2rio on her phone to plan her journey around town, but craved an additional feature –…

Posted September 21, 2015 Read more ›