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Museo Archeologico Metauros
Municipal archaeology museum presenting finds from ancient Metauros, ideal for understanding Gioia Tauro’s Greek and Roman past.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$50
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$51
Fastest journey on Sep 18
8 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
9 h 54 m
Trains on Sep 18
3
Distance
482 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Termini to Gioia Tauro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Termini to Gioia Tauro will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 3 trains from Rome Termini to Gioia Tauro, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 482 km distance in an average of 9 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 10 h 41 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Gioia Tauro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $485.
Distance: 299 miles (482 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $485 Average price | $60 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 57m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Termini to Gioia Tauro:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome Termini to Gioia Tauro costing on average $60.
A train is $435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Termini to Gioia Tauro costing on average $485.
Other travel options to Gioia Tauro take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
The journey is about 30m faster (5h 36m by train vs 6h 6m by car) and roughly $104 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($51 vs $155). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Rome Termini to Gioia Tauro trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9903+ FRECCIAROSSA 8863+ Regionale 5481 | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 8h01 | 3:21 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9903+ FRECCIAROSSA 8863+ Regionale 6565 | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h56 | 3:16 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9903+ FRECCIAROSSA 8863+ Regionale 6561 | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 9h08 | 4:28 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 723 | 7:26 AM Rome Termini | 6h26 | 1:52 PM Gioia Tauro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8333+ Regionale 22263 | 7:29 AM Rome Termini | 5h48 | 1:17 PM Gioia Tauro station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21057 · Regionale 5583 · Regionale 6589 | 7:36 AM Rome Termini | 10h39 | 6:15 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8863 | 8:56 AM Rome Termini | 5h16 | 2:12 PM Gioia Tauro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 551 | 9:26 AM Rome Termini | 8h23 | 5:49 PM Gioia Tauro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9967+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 5479 | 9:41 AM Rome Termini | 11h44 | 9:25 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9967+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 88633 | 9:41 AM Rome Termini | 12h09 | 9:50 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9967+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 5574 | 9:41 AM Rome Termini | 10h49 | 8:30 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9971+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 5479 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 10h45 | 9:25 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9971+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 5574 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h50 | 8:30 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9971+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 88633 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 11h10 | 9:50 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 727 | 11:26 AM Rome Termini | 6h12 | 5:38 PM Gioia Tauro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9998+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 88633 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 10h10 | 9:50 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9998+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 5574 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h50 | 8:30 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9998+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 5479 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h45 | 9:25 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 12:01 PM Rome Termini | 5h37 | 5:38 PM Gioia Tauro station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 553 | 12:26 PM Rome Termini | 7h04 | 7:30 PM Gioia Tauro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8947+ Regionale 5558 | 12:30 PM Rome Termini | 6h47 | 7:17 PM Gioia Tauro station | 1 transfer | |
8947+ Regionale 5574 | 12:30 PM Rome Termini | 8h00 | 8:30 PM Gioia Tauro station | 1 transfer | |
8947+ Regionale 5485 | 12:30 PM Rome Termini | 7h06 | 7:36 PM Gioia Tauro station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 5558 | 1:01 PM Rome Termini | 6h16 | 7:17 PM Gioia Tauro station | 1 transfer | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 88633 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 8h10 | 9:50 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 5574 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 6h50 | 8:30 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale 5479 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 7h45 | 9:25 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 2:25 PM Rome Termini | 5h15 | 7:40 PM Gioia Tauro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 555 | 2:26 PM Rome Termini | 7h19 | 9:45 PM Gioia Tauro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Intercity 561 | 2:30 PM Rome Termini | 8h50 | 11:20 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Intercity 555 | 2:30 PM Rome Termini | 7h15 | 9:45 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 88633 | 2:30 PM Rome Termini | 7h20 | 9:50 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 5479 | 3:05 PM Rome Termini | 6h20 | 9:25 PM Gioia Tauro station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 88633 | 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 6h20 | 9:50 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9981+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Intercity 555 | 3:35 PM Rome Termini | 6h10 | 9:45 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
9981+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 88633 | 3:35 PM Rome Termini | 6h15 | 9:50 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 561 | 4:26 PM Rome Termini | 6h54 | 11:20 PM Gioia Tauro station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Intercity 561 | 4:30 PM Rome Termini | 6h50 | 11:20 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Intercity 555 | 4:35 PM Rome Termini | 5h10 | 9:45 PM Gioia Tauro station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Intercity 561 | 5:15 PM Rome Termini | 6h05 | 11:20 PM Gioia Tauro station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Intercity 561 | 6:20 PM Rome Termini | 5h00 | 11:20 PM Gioia Tauro station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ BUS LP981 | 7:01 PM Rome Termini | 10h07 | 5:08 AM Gioia Tauro station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rome Termini to Gioia Tauro run on average 28 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:31, the last at 14:26. The fastest train covers the 299 miles (482 km) distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 299 miles (482 km) |
Average train duration 5h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 3:31 AM |
Last train 2:26 PM |
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Discover the best of Gioia Tauro — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gioia Tauro trip today.
Municipal archaeology museum presenting finds from ancient Metauros, ideal for understanding Gioia Tauro’s Greek and Roman past.
Nearby state museum with major archaeological collections from the Gioia Tauro plain and Calabria’s ancient settlements.
Open-air archaeological area preserving the remains of ancient Medma, a worthwhile companion visit from Gioia Tauro.
Main central square used for gatherings and daily life, a practical starting point for exploring Gioia Tauro on foot.
Seafront promenade area offering fresh air and views toward the Tyrrhenian coast, popular for relaxed local walks.
Historic center area where churches, civic spaces, and older buildings give the clearest feel of local urban heritage.
Stocco alla mammolese is stockfish slowly cooked with tomato, potatoes, olives and herbs, a famed Calabrian specialty widely loved across the Gioia Tauro area.
Fileja is a traditional handmade Calabrian pasta, often served with goat or pork ragù. It is prized for its rustic texture and strong link to local home cooking.
Nduja is a spicy spreadable pork salume from Calabria, used on bread or in sauces. It is one of the region’s most iconic and unmistakable flavors.
Well-known local venue for seafood and classic southern Italian cooking, with a more refined dining style than typical trattorias.
Established seafood-focused restaurant known for Calabrian fish dishes and a relaxed local atmosphere near the port area.
Traditional pizzeria and casual restaurant serving pizza, pasta and regional classics in an easygoing family setting.
More affordable than major Italian tourist cities; lodging, dining, and local transit usually cost less, with better value outside peak summer.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Termini to Gioia Tauro by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gioia Tauro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome Termini to Gioia Tauro trains use the Roma Termini to Gioia Tauro station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome Termini and Gioia Tauro train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Gioia Tauro has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Gabbiano, Trattoria da Mimmo
Ticket office support is available at Gioia Tauro. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Gioia Tauro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gioia Tauro: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gioia Tauro: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Palme, Hotel Palace Gioia Tauro, Hotel Al Torrione.
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