- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
8 h 4 m
Average duration
9 h 17 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome without transferring at least once.
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Regionale Veloce 3285+
FRECCIABIANCA 8626+
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Intercity 679 · Intercity 518+
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1801Buses from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:46PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:14PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h46 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:59PM | Duration 6h14 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 03:46PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h14 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Frecciabianca | Departure Time 04:02PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h58 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Frecciabianca | Departure Time 04:06PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:17PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h43 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 6h14 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:46PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h14 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:58PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:14PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h46 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 05:46PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h14 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:21PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:46PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h14 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:11PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:14PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h46 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:29PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 07:46PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:14PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h46 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Frecciabianca | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:56PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h04 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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061 · 055 | 7:05 PM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 9h25 | 4:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 1801 | 2:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 15h14 | 6:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12400+ 1801 | 2:55 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 15h05 | 6:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12408+ 1801 | 3:14 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 14h46 | 6:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 674+ 1801 | 3:46 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 14h14 | 6:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
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World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Outstanding ancient sculpture and mosaic museum housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo.
Celebrated villa museum with Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings, and refined garden setting.
Elegant Baroque square with Bernini's fountains, lively atmosphere, and superb people-watching.
Historic square and gathering place at the Spanish Steps, ideal for classic city views and strolls.
Charming cobbled neighborhood filled with ivy-clad lanes, churches, nightlife, and local character.
Classic Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. A city icon known for rich flavor without cream.
Roman pasta with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano. A traditional Lazio staple tied to shepherd cooking and bold savory flavor.
Pasta with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Considered one of Rome's oldest pasta dishes and prized for its simplicity.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Niko Romito at Bulgari Hotel Roma, offering refined Italian tasting menus in an elegant setting.
Historic trattoria in Testaccio known for classic Roman pasta and quinto quarto dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Popular casual spot famed for Roman-style pizzas and fried starters. Bustling atmosphere and a long-standing local reputation.
Moderate for Europe: stays in central Rome are pricey, but transit is cheap and meals range from affordable pizza to costly tourist-area dining.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service is good; round up in taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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Most Santa Margherita Ligure to Rome buses use the Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure and Rome 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.
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