- Must visit
National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
The main museum for Paestum’s finds, displaying sculpture, tomb paintings, and artifacts that explain the city’s Greek and Roman past.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Paestum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Paestum will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 9 buses that leave Rome for Paestum on Tue, Aug 04, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 268 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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 B031
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
S201
303
FlixBus
Busitalia B031Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Paestum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Paestum:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Paestum costing on average $29.
A train is $122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Paestum costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Paestum take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (2h 57m by bus vs 3h 22m by car) and save roughly $57 compared to fuel and tolls ($29 vs $86). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Sitabasilicata | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:04AM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 10:19PM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 8h44 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 12h24 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Paestum buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h15 | 7:00 AM Battipaglia, Uscita A3 - Rotonda di fronte Ospedale (Bar Clou) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h50 | 10:35 AM Agropoli, Terminalbus (Via Salvo D'Acquisto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
303 | 2:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h00 | 5:30 PM Battipaglia, Uscita A3 - Rotonda di fronte Ospedale (Bar Clou) | 0 transfersDirect | |
633R | 3:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h10 | 6:10 PM Battipaglia, Uscita A3 - Rotonda di fronte Ospedale (Bar Clou) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h20 | 7:50 PM Battipaglia, Uscita A3 - Rotonda di fronte Ospedale (Bar Clou) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h30 | 8:00 PM Eboli, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h15 | 9:15 PM Battipaglia, Uscita A3 - Rotonda di fronte Ospedale (Bar Clou) | 0 transfersDirect | |
S201 | 8:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h00 | 11:00 PM Battipaglia, Uscita A3 - Rotonda di fronte Ospedale (Bar Clou) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Busitalia B031 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h20 | 3:05 AM Eboli, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h20 | 3:05 AM Eboli, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Paestum run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 but you can travel from only $16 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:45, the last at 23:44. The fastest bus covers the 166 miles (268 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 166 miles (268 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 2:45 AM |
Last bus 11:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Paestum — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paestum trip today.
The main museum for Paestum’s finds, displaying sculpture, tomb paintings, and artifacts that explain the city’s Greek and Roman past.
Home of the celebrated diver fresco, this gallery section presents one of Magna Graecia’s most famous painted tombs and related finds.
A museum section focused on sacred deposits, metopes, and ritual objects that illuminate worship and temple life in ancient Paestum.
The archaeological park is the core visitor area, combining temples, open spaces, walls, and museum access in one outstanding walkable site.
A broad green area inside the ruins where the temples can be admired from multiple angles, especially beautiful in softer evening light.
The main pedestrian route through the ancient city helps visitors grasp the urban layout while linking gates, forum, and temple precincts.
Buffalo mozzarella from the Paestum plain, prized for rich milk and protected tradition. Best eaten fresh the day it is made.
Fresh buffalo-milk ricotta, delicate and creamy, often eaten plain or warm from the dairy. A hallmark of the Sele plain.
Simple salad of ripe local tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, and olive oil. It reflects Campania's dairy and produce traditions.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Tenuta Vannulo, known for creative cuisine centered on exceptional buffalo dairy in a refined rural setting.
Historic buffalo farm and dairy shop famous for ultra-fresh mozzarella, yogurt, and simple local dishes in a popular countryside setting.
Well-known local pizzeria and restaurant serving Neapolitan pizza and Campanian staples in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Amalfi Coast hotspots. B&Bs, casual dining, and local trains are fairly priced, though summer stays near the coast cost more.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; taxis can be rounded up; small change is enough at cafes.
Official public transport app
Paestum -> Capaccio Paestum town center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Paestum 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 Paestum, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Paestum buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Battipaglia, Uscita A3 - Rotonda di fronte Ospedale (Bar Clou) station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Paestum bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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