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Vatican Museums
A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cesena station to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cesena station to Rome will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cesena station for Rome on Sun, May 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 251 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 43 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 6 h 57 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 train as it is the most popular option from Cesena station to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $114 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cesena station to Rome:
A train is $0.44 (€0.36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cesena station to Rome costing on average $42 (€34).
A train is $73 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cesena station to Rome costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
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Direct services run with Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cesena station to Rome trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:42 AM Cesena station | 5h43 | 11:25 AM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:48 PM Cesena station | 6h57 | 11:45 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cesena station to Rome run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 16:48. The fastest train covers the 155 miles (251 km) distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 155 miles (251 km) |
Average train duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 4:27 AM |
Last train 4:48 PM |
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A lively neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and popular evening atmosphere. Very popular for wandering and photography, especially after sunset.
A famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinità dei Monti. A classic meeting point and one of the city’s most photographed urban scenes.
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Rome’s best-known luxury dining destination, offering fine dining, panoramic views, and an acclaimed tasting-menu experience by Heinz Beck.
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Moderate by Western Europe standards: sights and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and transit stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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