- Must visit
Vatican Museums
One of the world’s greatest museum complexes, known for classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, and the Sistine Chapel. Advance booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
6 h 46 m
Average duration
8 h 39 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
426 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Martina Franca to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Martina Franca to Rome will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 4 buses that leave Martina Franca for Rome on Mon, Jun 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 426 km distance in an average of 8 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 46 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 11 h 31 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Martina Franca to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $73 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Martina Franca to Rome:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Martina Franca to Rome costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Martina Franca to Rome costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $143 (€117) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96 (€79). The journey takes 7h 16m versus 5h 45m 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, Itabus, 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 Frecciarossa | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:29AM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 8h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 08:11PM | Duration 11h31 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:34PM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 10h54 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:42AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h58 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:42AM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 10h52 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 10h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:28PM | Arrival Time 06:56AM | Duration 11h28 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Martina Franca to Rome buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BUS LP702+ Regionale 21038+ Autobus FS Sud Est 31108 | 9:45 AM Martina Franca, Viale Europa | 13h55 | 11:40 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP702+ Intercity 702+ Autobus FS Sud Est 31108 | 9:45 AM Martina Franca, Viale Europa | 10h49 | 8:34 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP702+ FRECCIAROSSA 9668+ Autobus FS Sud Est 31108 | 9:45 AM Martina Franca, Viale Europa | 9h55 | 7:40 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP788+ Regionale FS Sud Est 92188 | 7:28 PM Martina Franca, Stazione | 11h28 | 6:56 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Martina Franca, Viale Europa / Via Pitagora | 7h25 | 6:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Martina Franca to Rome run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:42, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 264 miles (426 km) distance in 6h 46m.
Distance 264 miles (426 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 46m |
First bus 4:42 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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One of the world’s greatest museum complexes, known for classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, and the Sistine Chapel. Advance booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
A celebrated villa museum with major works by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Canova, set inside Villa Borghese gardens. Timed-entry tickets are required and usually need advance reservation.
The city’s historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, featuring Roman bronzes, sculpture, paintings, and superb views over the Forum area.
A grand Baroque square lined with fountains, churches, and elegant facades. It remains one of Rome’s classic walking and people-watching spots.
A famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinità dei Monti, popular for photos, shopping nearby, and city atmosphere.
A characterful district of narrow lanes, ivy-covered facades, and lively evening atmosphere, widely loved for wandering and street photography.
A classic Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and should not contain cream.
Pasta with tomato, guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and chili. Though linked with Amatrice, it is a staple on Roman menus and deeply rooted in local cooking.
A historic trattoria near the Pantheon, respected for traditional Roman dishes such as carbonara, amatriciana, and seasonal specialties in an intimate atmosphere.
A celebrated central Rome dining room and delicatessen known for classic Roman pasta, cured meats, and an exceptional wine list in a lively upscale setting.
A famous Trastevere trattoria known for authentic Roman comfort food, including cacio e pepe, meatballs, and artichokes, with a classic casual feel.
Moderate for Western Europe: food and coffee can be reasonable, but hotels and major tourist areas cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-2 for coffee, 5-10% for good restaurant service; tips are appreciated, not required.
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Rome, Via Marsala / Viale Enrico De Nicola -> Roma Termini
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