- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone
Main archaeological museum for ancient Kroton, displaying finds from Magna Graecia, including materials from Capo Colonna and the wider province.
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 12 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
501 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Crotone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Crotone will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 20 buses that leave Rome for Crotone on Wed, Aug 26, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 501 km distance in an average of 8 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 8 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.
Busitalia B021
FlixBus
Busitalia B021+
Regionale 7377
Busitalia B021+
Regionale 7377 · Autobus CC006
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 Crotone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 0m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€43 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price | €118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 7h 0m 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 €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Crotone costing on average €68.
Other travel options to Crotone take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 49m.
Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €75. The journey takes 8h 49m 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, Busitalia, 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 Itabus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 06:26AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 8h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 11:56AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 11h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 12:36PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 02:26PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 8h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €35 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Crotone buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2413 | 4:35 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h20 | 1:55 PM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
1481 | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h30 | 7:00 PM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 12h25 | 11:25 PM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21067 · Metropolitano 21329+ Busitalia B025 | 11:56 AM Rome Termini | 11h29 | 11:25 PM Crotone | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 11h00 | 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 | |
1407 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h10 | 11:55 PM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Busitalia B025 | 3:25 PM Rome Termini | 8h00 | 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 | |
1421 | 11:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h00 | 8:05 AM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 0 transfersDirect | |
133 · 110 | 11:15 PM Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 9h15 | 8:30 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h40 | 7:55 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h45 | 8:30 AM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 0 transfersDirect | |
Busitalia B021 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h45 | 8:30 AM Crotone | 0 transfersDirect | |
Busitalia B021+ Regionale 7377 · Autobus CC006 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h45 | 9:30 AM Crotone | 2 transfers | |
Busitalia B021+ Regionale 7377 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h45 | 8:30 AM Crotone station | 1 transfer | |
110 | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h40 | 8:30 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Crotone run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 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 7h 54m.
Distance 311 miles (501 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 7h 54m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Crotone — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Crotone trip today.
Main archaeological museum for ancient Kroton, displaying finds from Magna Graecia, including materials from Capo Colonna and the wider province.
Museum and archaeological park at Capo Colonna with artifacts from the sanctuary of Hera Lacinia and clear context for the coastal ruins.
Contemporary art venue inside the castle complex, hosting temporary exhibitions and cultural events in a striking historic setting.
Central seafront promenade popular for walking, sea views, and sunsets. It is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to experience Crotone.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, churches, and layered architecture. Best area for atmosphere, local character, and discovering hidden corners.
Viewpoint area around the cape with sweeping sea panoramas and archaeological scenery. A memorable stop for photos and coastal walks.
Spicy pork sausage from Calabria, often flavored with fennel and chili. It is a staple of local antipasti and reflects the region’s bold, rustic cuisine.
Salt-cured roe from grey mullet or tuna, sliced or grated over pasta. A prized coastal specialty tied to the Ionian fishing tradition.
Swordfish prepared simply, grilled or baked with olive oil, lemon, and herbs. It is a classic seafood dish along Calabria’s Ionian coast.
Respected fish-focused restaurant with refined plates, local ingredients, and a more elegant dining style.
Established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish dishes and a polished but welcoming atmosphere near the waterfront.
Well-known local venue serving Calabrian classics, pizza, and seafood in a relaxed traditional setting.
More affordable than major Italian tourist cities. Hotels, dining, and local transport are usually lower, making Crotone a good value for beach-focused trips.
Service is often included or modest. Round up at cafes, leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafe inside the terminal.
Wi-Fi is available at Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano. ATMs are available at Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano.
Ticket office support is available at Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano.
Available at Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno. ATMs are available at Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno.
Ticket office support is available at Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno.
Available at Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno: The station is accessible to individuals with reduced mobility.
Crotone, Piazzale Stazione has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Crotone, Piazzale Stazione. ATMs are available at Crotone, Piazzale Stazione.
Ticket office support is available at Crotone, Piazzale Stazione.
Available at Crotone, Piazzale Stazione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Crotone, Piazzale Stazione: Basic accessibility available for persons with limited mobility.
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