- 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 20
€33
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€57
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 12 m
Trains on Sep 20
73
Distance
417 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Tiburtina 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 Tiburtina to Piacenza will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
It's difficult to get from Rome Tiburtina to Piacenza without transferring at least once.
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466
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Regionale Veloce 3906
Regionale 23288+
Intercity 596
Regionale 23258+
Intercity 590
8924+
Intercity 580
FRECCIAROSSA 9480+
Intercity 612
8928+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912
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Regionale Veloce 3904Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome Tiburtina to Piacenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €422.
Distance: 259 miles (417 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €422 Average price | €40 Average price | €125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Tiburtina to Piacenza:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome Tiburtina to Piacenza costing on average €40.
A train is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Tiburtina to Piacenza costing on average €422.
Other travel options to Piacenza take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
The journey is about 17m faster (4h 48m by train vs 5h 5m by car) and roughly €86 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€39 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, Intercity Notte.
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 Tiburtina to Piacenza trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:18 AM Rome Tiburtina | 11h02 | 4:20 PM Piacenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:46 AM Rome Tiburtina | 8h37 | 8:23 PM Piacenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Rome Tiburtina | 8h00 | 10:20 PM Piacenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h50 | 10:50 PM Piacenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rome Tiburtina to Piacenza run on average 60 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. 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 04:18, the last at 13:48. The fastest train covers the 259 miles (417 km) distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 259 miles (417 km) |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 60 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 4:18 AM |
Last train 1:48 PM |
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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 Tiburtina 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 Tiburtina to Piacenza trains use the Roma Termini to Piacenza station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome Tiburtina and Piacenza train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina 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: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
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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