- Must visit
Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese
Piacenza’s main civic museum complex displays archaeology, carriages, arms, frescoes, and decorative arts inside a grand ducal palace.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$22
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$47
Fastest journey on Sep 01
6 h
Average journey duration on Sep 01
7 h 13 m
Buses on Sep 01
7
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 $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 7 buses from Rome to Piacenza, including 3 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct buses cover the 416 km distance in an average of 7 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Tue, Sep 01 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.
3898
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
2418
FlixBus · FlixBus
S122
2418
3898
054 · 062
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $99 Average price | $155 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* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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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 $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Piacenza costing on average $40.
A bus is $68 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Piacenza costing on average $99.
Other travel options to Piacenza take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124. 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, 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 Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 12h24 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:28AM | Duration 13h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 9h49 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h16 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Piacenza buses for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 11h35 | 5:00 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 | |
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 | |
2422 · 2418 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h30 | 7:15 AM Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero) | 1 transfer | |
2702 · 2418 | 11:59 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h16 | 7:15 AM Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
2418 | 12:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h35 | 7:15 AM Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero) | 0 transfersDirect | |
S122 | 6:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h00 | 12:15 PM 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 | |
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Buses from Rome to Piacenza run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 but you can travel from only $17 by train.
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 0m.
Distance 258 miles (416 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Piacenza — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Piacenza trip today.
Piacenza’s main civic museum complex displays archaeology, carriages, arms, frescoes, and decorative arts inside a grand ducal palace.
Art museum with medieval to modern works, especially strong in local painting, housed in a historic palace in the city center.
The cathedral museum interprets the church’s history through sacred art, manuscripts, sculpture, and access to notable heritage spaces.
Piacenza’s main square, framed by statues and historic buildings, is the essential starting point for architecture and city life.
Compact central area of narrow streets and historic façades that rewards slow walking with a distinctly local Piacenza atmosphere.
Broad historic avenue linking major sights, appreciated for stately architecture, museum access, and an easy central walking route.
Fresh pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach, sealed with a pinched edge. A Piacenza classic often served with butter, sage, or simple tomato sauce.
Small handmade dumplings of flour and breadcrumbs, traditionally served with bean sauce or rich condiments. A humble dish rooted in Piacenza rural cooking.
Cured pork neck aged in the village of Coppa. It is one of Piacenza's celebrated DOP salumi, prized for delicate fat marbling and sweet savory flavor.
Historic city center restaurant known for refined Piacenza cuisine, elegant rooms, and strong local wine selection in a classic upscale setting.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving Piacenza specialties and Emilia dishes in a warm, rustic atmosphere popular with locals.
Casual, established osteria focused on local salumi, handmade pasta, and regional wines in an informal traditional setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy: hotels and dining are usually lower than Milan, while local transit and everyday cafés remain fairly affordable for visitors.
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 cafés.
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Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta), Piacenza -> Piazza Cavalli, Piacenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Piacenza 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 Piacenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Piacenza buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero) station pair, with some services arriving at Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta). Use this guide to compare Rome and Piacenza 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.
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus).
Available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Elevators, ramps.
Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta) is 1 km from Piacenza city centre. Public transport options include:
Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta). ATMs are available at Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta).
Ticket office support is available at Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta).
Available at Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Piacenza, Viale Sant'Ambrogio (Torrione Fodesta): Wheelchair accessible entrances available.
Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero) is 2 km from Piacenza city centre. Public transport options include:
Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero). ATMs are available at Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero).
Ticket office support is available at Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero).
Available at Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Piacenza, Via Portapuglia / Via Caorsana (Parcheggio Cimitero): Basic access for disabled persons available.
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