- Must visit
Museo dei Gladiatori
Museum inside the amphitheatre complex displaying Roman finds, gladiator-themed material, and artefacts that explain ancient Capua's public spectacles.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$7
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$11
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 21 m
Buses on Sep 20
4
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Santa Maria Capua Vetere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Santa Maria Capua Vetere will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 4 buses from Rome to Santa Maria Capua Vetere, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 47 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Santa Maria Capua Vetere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a flight costs an average of $541.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $541 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg 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 Santa Maria Capua Vetere:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Santa Maria Capua Vetere costing on average $29.
A bus is $525 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Santa Maria Capua Vetere costing on average $541.
Other travel options to Santa Maria Capua Vetere take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 20m.
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 3m 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, Marino Autolinee, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:39AM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:28AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:43AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Santa Maria Capua Vetere buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:25 PM Rome | 2h45 | 9:10 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Rome | 2h45 | 10:10 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Rome | 3h20 | 1:10 AM Santa Maria Capua Vetere | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
![]() | 4:35 AM Rome | 3h20 | 7:55 AM Santa Maria Capua Vetere | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 AM Rome | 3h55 | 8:50 AM Santa Maria Capua Vetere | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:28 AM Rome | 6h47 | 1:15 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Santa Maria Capua Vetere run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 but you can travel from only $3 by train.
There are 38 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 38 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Santa Maria Capua Vetere — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santa Maria Capua Vetere trip today.
Museum inside the amphitheatre complex displaying Roman finds, gladiator-themed material, and artefacts that explain ancient Capua's public spectacles.
Archaeological museum preserving sculptures, inscriptions, and finds from ancient Capua. Essential for understanding the city's importance in Roman Campania.
Ecclesiastical museum associated with the cathedral area, featuring sacred art and objects that illuminate the city's religious and artistic traditions.
Main square at the heart of civic life, framed by historic buildings. A practical starting point for walking the old town and nearby monuments.
Elegant street useful for strolling through the centre, lined with shops and historic façades that convey the everyday character of the city.
Archaeological area around the amphitheatre, ideal for walking while appreciating the scale of ancient Capua and its surviving Roman fabric.
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana is the area’s iconic buffalo milk cheese, prized for its fresh, milky center and strong ties to the Campania plain.
Ricotta di Bufala is a creamy buffalo milk ricotta traditionally made locally, eaten fresh or in pastries, and valued for its rich yet delicate taste.
Pizza Margherita reflects Campania’s pizza tradition with tomato, fiordilatte or mozzarella, basil, and a soft baked crust loved across the province.
Traditional pizzeria known for classic Neapolitan-style pizzas in a casual local setting popular with families and regulars.
Well-known restaurant focused on Campanian seafood and regional dishes, with a polished but approachable atmosphere.
Casual local venue serving pizza and familiar southern Italian dishes, appreciated for reliable food and relaxed service.
More affordable than major Italian tourist cities. Hotels, casual dining, and local transit are generally moderate, with best value outside peak holiday periods.
Service may be included via coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Taxis are usually rounded up. No tip is expected for quick coffee stops.
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Santa Maria Capua Vetere station -> Piazza Mazzini, Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Santa Maria Capua Vetere 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 Santa Maria Capua Vetere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Santa Maria Capua Vetere buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Caserta, Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Santa Maria Capua Vetere 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.
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