- Must visit
Museo Diocesano e del Codex
Diocesan museum best known for the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis, a rare 6th-century illuminated Gospel manuscript and UNESCO-listed treasure of Byzantine art.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
434 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Rossano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Rossano will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 9 buses that leave Rome for Rossano on Sun, Jun 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 434 km distance in an average of 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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 B021
1403
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
303
110
FlixBus
Busitalia B021Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Rossano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $12, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 269 miles (434 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $165 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg 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 Rossano:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Rossano costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $139 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Rossano costing on average $165 (€135).
Other travel options to Rossano take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $125 (€102) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $99 (€81). The journey takes 6h 29m versus 5h 14m 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, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, 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 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 04:17AM | Duration 7h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:17AM | Duration 7h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Rossano buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1403 | 11:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h12 | 6:17 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h40 | 5:55 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
133 · 110 | 11:15 PM Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 7h20 | 6:35 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 1 transfer | |
Busitalia B021 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h50 | 6:35 AM Rossano station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h50 | 6:35 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
110 | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h45 | 6:35 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
303 | 2:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h30 | 9:00 PM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h30 | 10:15 PM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h50 | 12:05 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Rossano run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 269 miles (434 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 269 miles (434 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Rossano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rossano trip today.
Diocesan museum best known for the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis, a rare 6th-century illuminated Gospel manuscript and UNESCO-listed treasure of Byzantine art.
Museum inside the historic Amarelli estate presenting the history of Calabria’s famous liquorice production, with period tools, packaging, and family archives.
Local civic museum dedicated to the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Rossano, useful for understanding the town beyond its major religious sites.
The old hilltop town is the essential area to explore for medieval lanes, churches, panoramic corners, and the city’s distinctive Byzantine atmosphere.
One of the main squares in historic Rossano, surrounded by notable buildings and a natural starting point for walking through the old center.
Cathedral square at the heart of Rossano’s religious district, ideal for admiring the main church and soaking up the atmosphere of the historic core.
The town's signature product: intensely aromatic Calabrian licorice, used in sweets, liqueurs, and candies, and closely tied to Rossano's identity.
A traditional southern Italian pasta and chickpea dish, simple and hearty, commonly prepared in homes across Rossano and Calabria.
Rustic strips of pasta with chickpeas, a classic Calabrian peasant dish valued for its comforting flavor and local tradition.
Established local restaurant known for seafood dishes, pizza, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Well-known seafront dining spot serving Calabrian seafood and regional specialties in a casual beachside setting.
Traditional venue appreciated for classic Calabrian cooking, pizzas, and an informal atmosphere popular with locals.
Generally affordable by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable; hotels and seafront dining cost more in peak summer.
Service is often included or prices are rounded. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated. Round up taxis.
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Rossano, Stazione FS -> Rossano Centro
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