4.9
4.6Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 27 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Piacenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Piacenza will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 9 buses that leave Rome for Piacenza on Fri, May 29, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 416 km distance in an average of 7 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 9 h 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Piacenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $124 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Piacenza:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Piacenza costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $94 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Piacenza costing on average $124 (€100).
Other travel options to Piacenza take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $154 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124 (€100). The journey takes 6h 35m versus 5h 39m 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, Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
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 12:40AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 12h24 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 11h54 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 9h49 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Piacenza buses for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3898 | 9:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h05 | 4:50 AM Piacenza, Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi (Stazione Ferroviaria) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 054 · 062 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h25 | 6:25 AM Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
| 2418 | 12:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h35 | 7:15 AM Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h55 | 12:05 AM Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta) | 1 transfer | |
| 2400 | 3:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h10 | 10:10 PM Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 11h35 | 5:00 AM Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 11h54 | 6:24 AM Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h00 | 5:00 AM Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h49 | 6:24 AM Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rome to Piacenza run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 258 miles (416 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 258 miles (416 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Piacenza — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Piacenza trip today.
The city’s main museum complex, housed in a grand Renaissance palace with archaeology, art, carriages, and civic collections. A key stop for understanding Piacenza’s history and one of its most widely
A respected modern art gallery best known for its strong nineteenth- and twentieth-century Italian collection. It is especially famous for works by Klimt and is a cultural highlight in central Piacenz
Museum route linked to Piacenza Cathedral, combining sacred art, historic rooms, and access to elevated viewpoints near the dome frescoes. A rewarding choice for visitors interested in religious art a
Piacenza’s principal square and the heart of the historic center, framed by major civic monuments. It is the city’s most important public space and the natural starting point for sightseeing.
A central shopping and strolling street lined with historic buildings, useful for feeling the everyday rhythm of Piacenza while moving between key sights.
The square around Piacenza Cathedral offers one of the city’s most atmospheric historic settings and is ideal for appreciating the scale of the cathedral complex.
Piacenza's signature pasta dish: tiny bread-and-flour gnocchetti served with a rich sauce of beans, tomato, onion, and often pork. It is a classic of local home cooking.
Handmade stuffed pasta with a distinctive twisted tail, traditionally filled with ricotta and spinach, then dressed with butter and sage. A celebrated specialty from the Piacenza area.
Small stuffed pasta served in broth, especially popular on holidays and family occasions. In the Piacenza version, the filling is savory and meat-based.
Well-known traditional restaurant in Piacenza celebrated for classic local dishes, pasta, and salumi in an elegant, long-established setting.
Classic trattoria-style dining choice associated with Piacenza culinary tradition, appreciated for handmade pasta and a refined but welcoming ambiance.
Established osteria known for Piacenza and Emilian cuisine, with a warm atmosphere and a strong focus on regional specialties and local wines.
Generally cheaper than Milan or Rome. Good value for casual dining and coffee; central hotels cost more.
Service is usually included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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