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Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo
Leading ethnographic museum on Abruzzo's history, crafts, traditions, and daily life, housed in a restored historic complex in old Pescara.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Pescara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Pescara will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 6 buses that leave Rome for Pescara on Thu, May 28, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 2 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Pescara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Pescara:
A bus is $1 (€0.90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Pescara costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Pescara take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 7m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $67 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 12m 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 FlixBus, Ferrovie del Gargano, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Dicarlo Bus, Di Fonzo.
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 Frecciarossa | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 7h31 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Ferrovie del Gargano | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:34PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Pescara buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2h40 | 3:40 PM Pescara, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2h25 | 7:00 PM Pescara, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
212 | 5:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2h34 | 7:34 PM Pescara, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2h40 | 9:10 PM Pescara, Terminal Bus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Pescara run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Leading ethnographic museum on Abruzzo's history, crafts, traditions, and daily life, housed in a restored historic complex in old Pescara.
Birthplace museum of poet Gabriele d'Annunzio, preserving period rooms and exhibits on one of Italy's best-known literary figures.
Modern and contemporary art museum with strong photography and figurative art collections, popular for its polished exhibitions in central Pescara.
The city's broad seafront promenade is ideal for walking, cycling, beach access, and people-watching, especially lively in warmer months.
Central square, also known as Piazza Salotto, surrounded by shops and cafes and functioning as one of downtown Pescara's main gathering spaces.
Main pedestrian-friendly shopping street connecting the station area to the seafront, always busy and practical for first-time visitors.
Small skewers of grilled lamb or mutton, a signature food of Abruzzo often eaten hot off the grill in local bracerie and festivals.
Pescara’s traditional fish stew, made with mixed Adriatic seafood and tomato, valued for its strong maritime identity and local catch.
Rustic cheese-and-egg balls in tomato sauce, a classic Abruzzese cucina povera dish from inland and coastal homes alike.
Established central restaurant known for refined Abruzzese cuisine, including regional classics and local wines, in an elegant historic setting.
Well-known seafood restaurant in Pescara, appreciated for Adriatic fish dishes, traditional preparations, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Longstanding local favorite for seafood, with classic coastal Abruzzo dishes, generous portions, and a traditional trattoria feel.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while seaside dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not mandatory, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Official public transport app
Pescara Terminal Bus, Pescara -> Pescara Centrale, Pescara
From the Tiburtina bus station in Rome and from the Anagnina station, about 10 buses leave every day for the Pescara Bus Terminal, with a frequency of almost 1 every 2 hours. The duration of a direct trip is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. The first trip is usually offered by Baltour and leaves around 03:00 to arrive in Abruzzo around 07:45. The last, instead, operated mainly by Flixbus, departs at 18:40 or 21:00.
Companies operating on this route include Baltour, Bus Center and Flixbus. The Rome Pescara buses that do not make changes take about 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach the destination terminal and are available every day from Monday to Sunday.
The Roma Pescara buses that make direct trips reach Abruzzo in 2 hours and 30 minutes, but in some cases the time is longer, reaching 4 hours and 30 minutes. The first bus is available at 03:00 and the last at 21:00.
Every week there are about 60 buses operating on the Rome Pescara route. From the bus stations of the capital there are 7 to 11 buses every day, with an average frequency of 1 trip every 2-3 hours. The companies ensure regular travel throughout the week and direct trips are also provided on weekends.
Rome bus stations:Anagnina and Tibus bus stations in Roma Tiburtina are 21 km and 3 km from the city centre, respectively. Both are equipped with parking and the Tibus, located a few steps from the train station, also has a newsstand, an ATM, toilets and luggage storage service.
Pescara bus station:buses departing from the Roman bus stations arrive at the Pescara Bus Terminal, located in Piazza della Repubblica, 1.7 km away and about 15 minutes walk from the city center. The station, located near the train station, has a convenient parking lot.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Pescara 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 Pescara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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