- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone
The city’s main archaeological museum, displaying finds from ancient Kroton and the surrounding Magna Graecia area. It is the essential place to understand Crotone’s Greek heritage.

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Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
8h 45m
Average duration
9h 5m
Buses per day
3
Distance
499 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Crotone 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 7h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration Fastest 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Crotone:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Crotone costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Crotone take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $142 (€117) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117 (€96). The journey takes 8h 29m versus 6h 31m 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, Infobus.
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 |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 05:31AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 9h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 06:26AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 8h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 12:36PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 12:56PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 02:26PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 8h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Crotone buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Busitalia B021+ Regionale 5465 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h45 | 8:30 AM Crotone station | 1 transfer | |
Busitalia B021 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h45 | 8:30 AM Crotone | 0 transfersDirect | |
Busitalia B021+ Regionale 5465 · Autobus CC006 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h45 | 9:30 AM Crotone | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
Intercity 701+ Busitalia B023 | 6:26 AM Rome Termini | 8h44 | 3:10 PM Crotone | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8333+ Busitalia B023 | 7:30 AM Rome Termini | 7h40 | 3:10 PM Crotone | 1 transfer | |
1401 | 9:35 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h50 | 6:25 PM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 12h25 | 11:25 PM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 11h00 | 11:25 PM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21071 · Regionale 4297+ Busitalia B025 | 12:56 PM Rome Termini | 10h29 | 11:25 PM Crotone | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h25 | 11:25 PM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 555+ Busitalia B025 | 2:26 PM Rome Termini | 8h59 | 11:25 PM Crotone | 1 transfer | |
303 | 2:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h15 | 10:45 PM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Busitalia B025 | 3:05 PM Rome Termini | 8h20 | 11:25 PM Crotone | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h25 | 12:10 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h45 | 2:00 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
1403 | 11:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h30 | 8:35 AM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h40 | 7:55 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Crotone run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 311 miles (501 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 311 miles (501 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Crotone — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Crotone trip today.
The city’s main archaeological museum, displaying finds from ancient Kroton and the surrounding Magna Graecia area. It is the essential place to understand Crotone’s Greek heritage.
A combined museum and archaeological area focused on the Sanctuary of Hera Lacinia. It is one of the most important heritage sites near Crotone and pairs indoor exhibits with coastal ruins.
A small museum space dedicated to the famous singer-songwriter Rino Gaetano, who was born in Crotone. It appeals especially to Italian music fans and those seeking a modern cultural angle.
The old town is the best area for walking among historic lanes, churches, viewpoints, and traces of the city walls. It is the core area to experience Crotone beyond the seafront.
The seafront promenade is one of the city’s most popular everyday walking areas, especially at sunset. It offers open sea views and a relaxed local atmosphere.
The wider coastal headland area is worth visiting for its views, archaeological importance, and distinctive landscape. It is especially popular for photography and sea panoramas.
A spicy spread made with juvenile fish, Calabrian chili, and wild fennel. It is one of Crotone’s most iconic specialties and is often called the local caviar.
A traditional pasta and chickpea dish common in Crotone homes, valued for its simple peasant roots and comforting flavor.
An old Calabrian dish of broad rustic pasta with chickpeas, strongly tied to the agricultural traditions of inland and coastal Crotone.
A well-known Crotone seafood restaurant with a polished but relaxed setting, appreciated for fresh local catch and Calabrian coastal dishes.
A popular casual spot recognized for quality pizza and a lively atmosphere, good for an affordable meal with local favorites.
An established restaurant in Crotone known for refined seafood and regional cooking, suitable for a more formal dinner.
Generally affordable by Italian coastal standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels rise in summer.
Service is usually included or minimal. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno -> Crotone Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Crotone 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 Crotone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Crotone buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano station pair, with some services arriving at Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno. Use this guide to compare Rome and Crotone bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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