- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
7 h 39 m
Average duration
8 h 47 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
458 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alessandria to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alessandria to Rome will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 4 buses that leave Alessandria for Rome on Tue, Aug 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 458 km distance in an average of 8 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 39 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 11 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alessandria to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alessandria to Rome:
A train is $0.29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alessandria to Rome costing on average $59.
A train is $49 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alessandria to Rome costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $164 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $106. The journey takes 8h 16m versus 6h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Busitalia, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 7h39 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 7h39 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for Alessandria to Rome buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:25 PM Alessandria | 9h05 | 2:30 AM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Alessandria | 8h15 | 5:00 AM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Alessandria | 8h15 | 6:00 AM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
![]() | 4:30 AM Alessandria | 11h35 | 4:05 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Alessandria | 7h39 | 9:59 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Alessandria | 7h39 | 10:59 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Alessandria to Rome run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 but you can travel from only $26 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:47. The fastest bus covers the 284 miles (458 km) distance in 7h 39m.
Distance 284 miles (458 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 39m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:47 PM |
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World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Outstanding ancient sculpture and mosaic museum housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo.
Celebrated villa museum with Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings, and refined garden setting.
Elegant Baroque square with Bernini's fountains, lively atmosphere, and superb people-watching.
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