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Museo Civico Cariati
Municipal museum focused on local history and identity, a useful introduction to Cariati’s heritage and traditions.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 11 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Cariati is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Cariati will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 21 buses that leave Rome for Cariati on Mon, Aug 03, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 462 km distance in an average of 7 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.
Busitalia B021
Busitalia B021+
Regionale 7377
Busitalia B021+
Regionale 7377
303
FRECCIAROSSA 8333+
Busitalia B023
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+
Busitalia B025
303
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Cariati among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 33m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration Fastest 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Cariati:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Cariati costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Cariati take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 12:48PM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 05:31AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 8h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 06:26AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 7h39 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:48PM | Duration 8h18 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 11:56AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 12:36PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 12:56PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 02:26PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 05:16AM | Duration 8h11 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:52AM | Duration 7h47 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:36AM | Duration 7h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Cariati buses for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 21069 · Metropolitano 23435+ Busitalia B025 | 12:36 PM Rome Termini | 9h44 | 10:20 PM Cariati | 2 transfers | |
303 | 2:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h15 | 9:45 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1407 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h00 | 10:45 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Busitalia B025 | 3:05 PM Rome Termini | 7h15 | 10:20 PM Cariati | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h20 | 11:05 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h40 | 12:55 AM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1421 | 11:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h47 | 6:52 AM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h30 | 6:45 AM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
2413 | 4:35 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h13 | 12:48 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 701+ Busitalia B023 | 6:26 AM Rome Termini | 7h39 | 2:05 PM Cariati | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8333+ Busitalia B023 | 7:30 AM Rome Termini | 6h35 | 2:05 PM Cariati | 1 transfer | |
1481 | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h18 | 5:48 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Busitalia B027 | 10:00 AM Rome Termini | 9h55 | 7:55 PM Cariati | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rome to Cariati run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Cariati — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cariati trip today.
Municipal museum focused on local history and identity, a useful introduction to Cariati’s heritage and traditions.
Small collection dedicated to sacred art and parish heritage, offering insight into local worship and craftsmanship.
Interpretive display space on the old town and fortifications, helpful for understanding Cariati’s medieval structure.
The walled old town is Cariati’s essential walk, with narrow lanes, stone buildings, and strong medieval character.
Main seaside promenade for an easy walk with beach views, especially pleasant in the evening and summer season.
Historic square within the old town, surrounded by significant buildings and ideal for soaking up Cariati’s atmosphere.
Cured pork sausage seasoned with Calabrian chili. A hallmark of the region, prized for its bold, spicy flavor and traditional artisanal preparation.
Soft, spreadable pork salami with plenty of chili. It is one of Calabria’s most iconic foods, often served on bread or with local antipasti.
Sweet red onions from Calabria, often used in salads, preserves, and jams. They are celebrated for their mild flavor and regional identity.
Established seafood restaurant in Cariati Marina known for fresh fish dishes and a relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Well-known local pizzeria and casual restaurant serving pizza, pasta, and Calabrian staples in an easygoing setting.
Traditional restaurant with seafood and regional cuisine, appreciated for generous portions and classic southern flavors.
Cariati is budget-friendly for Italy, with lower hotel, dining, and local transport costs than major tourist cities, especially outside peak summer.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up at cafes and taxis; in restaurants, leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated, not required.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Cariati by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cariati, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Cariati buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) station pair, with some services arriving at Stazione di Mandatoriccio, Fermata Flixbus (Strada Statale 106 Jonica). Use this guide to compare Rome and Cariati bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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