- Must visit
Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese
Piacenza’s main civic museum complex displays archaeology, carriages, arms, frescoes, and decorative arts inside a grand ducal palace.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€30
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€61
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 52 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 57 m
Trains on Sep 19
40
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Termini to Piacenza 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 Piacenza will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 40 trains from Rome Termini to Piacenza, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 416 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 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.
Regionale 34546+
InterCityNotte 798
Intercity 592+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928
Regionale Veloce 4132 · Regionale TRENORD 10502 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486
Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale 2296
FRECCIAROSSA 9330
FRECCIAROSSA 9644+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928
FRECCIAROSSA 9610+
Regionale Veloce 3906
FRECCIAROSSA 9330Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Piacenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a flight costs an average of €423.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€57 Average price | €423 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome Termini to Piacenza:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Termini to Piacenza costing on average €57.
A bus is €381 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Termini to Piacenza costing on average €423.
Other travel options to Piacenza take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
The journey is about 5m faster (5h 7m by train vs 5h 12m by car) and roughly €68 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€57 vs €125). 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 Frecciarossa.
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 Piacenza trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:27 PM Rome Termini | 6h35 | 5:02 AM Piacenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 | 5:05 AM Rome Termini | 4h43 | 9:48 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+ Regionale Veloce 3904 | 5:30 AM Rome Termini | 4h45 | 10:15 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4150 · Regionale Veloce 4198+ Intercity 606 | 5:47 AM Rome Termini | 8h40 | 2:27 PM Piacenza station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4150 · Regionale Veloce 4198 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 5:47 AM Rome Termini | 9h28 | 3:15 PM Piacenza station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 534+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 7:13 AM Rome Termini | 9h02 | 4:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9610+ Regionale Veloce 3906 | 7:15 AM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 11:15 AM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Intercity 609 | 7:45 AM Rome Termini | 4h21 | 12:06 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ Regionale Veloce 3908 | 8:15 AM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 12:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 8:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 1:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 | 9:10 AM Rome Termini | 4h38 | 1:48 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ Regionale TRENORD 10867 | 9:20 AM Rome Termini | 4h33 | 1:53 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4152 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 9:25 AM Rome Termini | 9h53 | 7:18 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 10:15 AM Rome Termini | 3h57 | 2:12 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588 · Intercity 608 | 10:15 AM Rome Termini | 6h27 | 4:42 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Intercity 606 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 4h07 | 2:27 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 10:45 AM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 3:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 | 11:06 AM Rome Termini | 4h42 | 3:48 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4512 · Regionale 19816 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 11:45 AM Rome Termini | 9h30 | 9:15 PM Piacenza station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 11:46 AM Rome Termini | 4h26 | 4:12 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Intercity 608 | 12:05 PM Rome Termini | 4h37 | 4:42 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4132 · Regionale TRENORD 10502 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 12:12 PM Rome Termini | 9h36 | 9:48 PM Piacenza station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale TTPER 2473 | 12:45 PM Rome Termini | 4h20 | 5:05 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h38 | 5:48 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 | 1:30 PM Rome Termini | 4h45 | 6:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Intercity 599 | 2:05 PM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 6:35 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale 2296 | 2:12 PM Rome Termini | 8h11 | 10:23 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642 · FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 2:45 PM Rome Termini | 4h17 | 7:02 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9644+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 3:15 PM Rome Termini | 3h52 | 7:07 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Regionale TRENORD 10879 | 3:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h33 | 7:53 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 592+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 3:25 PM Rome Termini | 6h48 | 10:13 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 | 3:46 PM Rome Termini | 4h24 | 8:10 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9648+ InterCityNotte 89645 | 4:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h10 | 8:30 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480+ Intercity 612 | 4:25 PM Rome Termini | 4h19 | 8:44 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 4:45 PM Rome Termini | 4h30 | 9:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 | 5:10 PM Rome Termini | 4h38 | 9:48 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 6:15 PM Rome Termini | 3h58 | 10:13 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9326+ Intercity 614 | 6:25 PM Rome Termini | 4h16 | 10:41 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 6:46 PM Rome Termini | 4h29 | 11:15 PM Piacenza station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rome Termini to Piacenza run on average 43 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:12, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 258 miles (416 km) distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 258 miles (416 km) |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 9:12 AM |
Last train 9:27 PM |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Piacenza — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Piacenza trip today.
Piacenza’s main civic museum complex displays archaeology, carriages, arms, frescoes, and decorative arts inside a grand ducal palace.
Art museum with medieval to modern works, especially strong in local painting, housed in a historic palace in the city center.
The cathedral museum interprets the church’s history through sacred art, manuscripts, sculpture, and access to notable heritage spaces.
Piacenza’s main square, framed by statues and historic buildings, is the essential starting point for architecture and city life.
Compact central area of narrow streets and historic façades that rewards slow walking with a distinctly local Piacenza atmosphere.
Broad historic avenue linking major sights, appreciated for stately architecture, museum access, and an easy central walking route.
Fresh pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach, sealed with a pinched edge. A Piacenza classic often served with butter, sage, or simple tomato sauce.
Small handmade dumplings of flour and breadcrumbs, traditionally served with bean sauce or rich condiments. A humble dish rooted in Piacenza rural cooking.
Cured pork neck aged in the village of Coppa. It is one of Piacenza's celebrated DOP salumi, prized for delicate fat marbling and sweet savory flavor.
Historic city center restaurant known for refined Piacenza cuisine, elegant rooms, and strong local wine selection in a classic upscale setting.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving Piacenza specialties and Emilia dishes in a warm, rustic atmosphere popular with locals.
Casual, established osteria focused on local salumi, handmade pasta, and regional wines in an informal traditional setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy: hotels and dining are usually lower than Milan, while local transit and everyday cafés remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
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Piacenza Railway Station -> Piazza Cavalli, Piacenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Termini to Piacenza 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 Piacenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome Termini to Piacenza trains use the Roma Termini to Piacenza station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome Termini and Piacenza 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.
Piacenza has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Al Duca, Osteria Carducci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Piacenza. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Piacenza. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Piacenza: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Piacenza: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Piacenza: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Park Hotel, Grande Albergo Roma, Hotel Ovest.
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