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Museo Archeologico Provinciale Francesco Ribezzo
Main archaeological museum of Brindisi, known for finds from ancient Brundisium and underwater discoveries from the Adriatic.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Brindisi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Brindisi will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 13 buses that leave Rome for Brindisi on Mon, May 25, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 477 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 7 h 40 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.
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1125
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335 · 329
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Brindisi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 $16, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $161 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Rome to Brindisi:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Brindisi costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $132 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Brindisi costing on average $161 (€130).
Other travel options to Brindisi take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $144 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $116 (€93). The journey takes 7h 34m versus 5h 47m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:26AM | Arrival Time 03:51PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:34PM | Duration 8h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Brindisi buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
133 · 108 | 11:15 PM Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 9h10 | 8:25 AM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 1 transfer | |
1107 | 11:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h50 | 7:30 AM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h30 | 7:15 AM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
108 | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h35 | 8:25 AM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
335 · 329 | 7:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h40 | 2:40 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 1 transfer | |
1103 | 8:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h30 | 4:30 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h20 | 4:40 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h19 | 5:34 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h25 | 6:25 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h45 | 10:05 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 1 transfer | |
1121 | 12:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h55 | 8:25 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
207 | 2:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h40 | 10:10 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1125 | 3:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h25 | 11:25 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Brindisi run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Brindisi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brindisi trip today.
Main archaeological museum of Brindisi, known for finds from ancient Brundisium and underwater discoveries from the Adriatic.
Though primarily a landmark, the interior often functions as a small interpretive heritage space about medieval Brindisi and pilgrim routes.
Historic palace used for exhibitions and cultural displays, often visited for temporary shows and its central location near the Roman column.
The grand waterfront staircase by the Roman column, one of Brindisi's signature viewpoints and a favorite photo stop.
Elegant seafront promenade lined with palms and harbor views, ideal for walks, sunset photos, and experiencing Brindisi's maritime character.
Atmospheric cathedral square surrounded by major historic buildings, offering one of the most distinctive urban spaces in Brindisi's old town.
Puglia’s signature ear-shaped pasta with turnip greens, olive oil, garlic, and often chili. A classic local dish strongly associated with the region around Brindisi.
A rustic Apulian staple of dried fava bean purée served with wild chicory. It is simple, traditional peasant food still loved across Brindisi and Salento.
A round Apulian bread, usually split and filled with local ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, or cured meats. It is a popular street-food style meal in the area.
Recognized Brindisi restaurant appreciated for refined seafood cooking and a more contemporary dining style. Suitable for a higher-end meal featuring local ingredients.
Established waterfront restaurant in Brindisi known for seafood, Apulian dishes, and views over the harbor. A polished but relaxed setting for a classic local meal.
Well-known dining spot near the port with a traditional menu focused on fresh fish, pasta, and regional specialties. Popular for a pleasant maritime atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Rome or Milan. Good value for casual dining and coffee, while hotels and waterfront restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes is enough; about 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) -> Brindisi Railway Station
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