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Museo del Palazzo Imperiale
The town's main museum space, presenting local history, art, and temporary exhibitions inside a major historic building.
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 1 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
453 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Francavilla Fontana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Francavilla Fontana will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 6 buses that leave Rome for Francavilla Fontana on Wed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 453 km distance in an average of 8 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 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.
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106Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Francavilla Fontana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price | €62 Average price | €107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Francavilla Fontana:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Francavilla Fontana costing on average €51.
A bus is €40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Francavilla Fontana costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Francavilla Fontana take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €84. The journey takes 7h 41m versus 5h 35m 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 Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, 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 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 04:26AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 8h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 04:33AM | Duration 8h08 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 05:33AM | Duration 8h08 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 07:33AM | Duration 8h08 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €50 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Francavilla Fontana buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 PM Rome | 8h10 | 4:10 AM Francavilla Fontana | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 PM Rome | 8h08 | 4:33 AM Francavilla Fontana | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 PM Rome | 8h08 | 5:33 AM Francavilla Fontana | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h00 | 5:00 PM Francavilla Fontana, Via S. Francesco (Menga Petroli) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rome to Francavilla Fontana run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:55, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 281 miles (453 km) distance in 8h 8m.
Distance 281 miles (453 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 8m |
First bus 4:55 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Francavilla Fontana — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Francavilla Fontana trip today.
The town's main museum space, presenting local history, art, and temporary exhibitions inside a major historic building.
Small collection focused on sacred art and devotional objects, useful for understanding the town's religious heritage.
Exhibition venue in a former convent setting, hosting contemporary art and cultural events with a local creative focus.
The atmospheric historic center offers Baroque streets, churches, and quiet corners that reveal the town's layered past.
The town's main square, framed by historic buildings and churches, ideal for starting a walking tour and observing local life.
Central promenade and shopping street popular for strolling, people-watching, and experiencing the town's daily rhythm.
Orecchiette con cime di rapa is Apulia’s signature pasta, served with turnip tops, garlic and olive oil. It is a staple across the Brindisi area and deeply tied to home cooking.
Fave e cicorie pairs creamy mashed fava beans with wild chicory. This rustic farm dish is one of Puglia’s best-known traditional plates and reflects local peasant cuisine.
Puccia is a round Apulian bread often filled with local cheeses, vegetables or cured meats. In Francavilla Fontana it is a popular casual meal with strong regional identity.
Refined dining venue focused on contemporary Apulian cuisine, careful plating and quality local ingredients, suitable for a special meal.
Established restaurant in the historic center serving Apulian classics, seafood and seasonal dishes in a refined but welcoming setting.
Traditional pizzeria and casual restaurant known locally for wood-fired pizzas and dependable southern Italian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are usually cheaper than major tourist cities, while local transit needs are limited in this small town.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafes.
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Via S. Francesco (Menga Petroli) -> Piazza Umberto I, Francavilla Fontana
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Francavilla Fontana 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 Francavilla Fontana, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Francavilla Fontana buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Francavilla Fontana, Via S. Francesco (Menga Petroli) station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Francavilla Fontana bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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