Rome to Foggia train

Trains from Rome to Foggia

A train from Rome to Foggia can provide passengers an affordable and comfortable solution. The journey covering a distance of 198.8 miles (320 km) along the Southern coastal side of Italy has a minimum travel time of around 2h 50min. You can explore some magnificent architecture in the city like the Duomo and Chiesa Delle Croci. Besides, the city is referred to as the 'Granary of Italy' since many pasta factories operate here.

Rome to Foggia Train Time: Daily Departures

The first train from Rome to Foggia departs at around 7:28 a.m., and the last train is at 6:05 p.m. on all days. On Friday, an additional train runs late at around 11:58 p.m. Passengers can expect a frequent line of services during weekdays and Saturdays with 12 trains per day. However, on Sundays, there are no trains available between 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and consist of a total of 10 trains.

How long is the journey by train from Rome to Foggia

The fastest train from Rome to Foggia constitutes a non-stop journey time of around 2h 46min. In contrast, the longest train has a travel duration of around 9h 9min with two transfer stops at Aversa and Benevento. Passengers looking to travel beyond Foggia to Incoronata can opt for trains that run from Rome Termini to Incoronata with a transfer stop at Foggia. The earlier you book the better, to find the cheapest tickets.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Rome to Foggia

Departure train stations: Passengers can choose from two departure stations in Rome: Rome Termini and Rome Ostiense. Rome Termini is the main and largest railway station in Rome. You can also access the Metro or subway trains via the lower level at Rome Termini or take buses to farther locations from Piazza Dei Cinquecento, located just outside the station. It is located in the city center, and passengers can visit the Roman Forum and Colosseum with a 20min walk of 1.1 miles (1.8 km). The station has a line-up of shops, restaurants, grocery stores, spas, lounges, and a left luggage facility. Restrooms are only on the underground level. However, from Rome Ostiense, there is only one train that runs to Foggia around 10:18 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.

Arrival train stations: Passengers travelling from Rome to Foggia can travel till Incoronata or get down at Foggia. The Foggia station is at Piazzale Vittorio Veneto at the North-eastern edge of the city center. The station is about 0.24 miles (0.4 km) and a 5min walk to the city center. It's a small station with restrooms and a shop to buy any essentials. However, outside the station, you can access the city's bus lines and restaurants. Passengers can also continue their journey to Incoronata, which is farther from the city center within the Province of Foggia.

Which train companies travel from Rome to Foggia?

The Trenitalia train services that run direct service and multi-transfer train services from Rome to Foggia include Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, and Intercity Notte. Trenitalia is a subsidiary of Ferrovie Dello Stato Italiane, owned by the Italian government. While Frecciargento offers the fastest non-stop travel time, Regionale and Intercity are relatively slower by about 2h to 6h with double transfer stops.

Trenitalia trains from Rome to Foggia

Frecciargento is one of the high-speed trains that can travel up to 155 mph (250 km/h) and a member of the train category Le Frecce, which provides premium train services to passengers in Italy. Frecciargento runs two trains on weekdays and Saturdays with a departure time close to 6:05 p.m. While the first train offers non-stop and the fastest service from Rome Termini to Foggia, the other train runs till Incoronata with a transfer stop at Foggia. Passengers who are looking to travel from Foggia to Incoronata can take the second train. However, on Sundays, Frecciargento runs more trains with the earliest departure around 3:10. p.m. Intercity trains are generally slower but relatively cheaper than the Frecce trains. This train provider runs the earliest trains from Rome to Foggia around 7:28 a.m. Intercity offers non-stop as well as multi-transfer services and run till Foggi or Incoronata. If you are looking for cheaper travel options with an average travel time of about 4h to 5h, Intercity trains can be the best choice. Trains are available at a higher frequency on weekdays and Saturdays of about 2h from around 7:28 a.m. to close to 4:01 p.m. On Sundays, Intercity operates fewer trains with three services at around 7:28 a.m., 12:26 p.m., and 3:26 p.m. Besides, on Friday, Intercity Notte operates two additional lines at about 11:58 p.m. for an overnight journey from Rome to Foggia and Incoronata taking in the many cultural landmarks and engineering highlights along the way. Hence, passengers can plan their itineraries with greater flexibility. Regionale are Tenitalia’s older and slower trains that run through smaller towns across Italy. For passengers traveling on a budget, Regionale can offer a more relaxed journey experience. It runs one of the longest train travel times from Rome to Foggia, with frequent services, as high as 8h, with single and double transfer stops at Benevento, Aversa, and Caserta. It also offers one of the cheapest ticket booking options if passengers are willing to opt for a long travel time. There are three trains available on weekdays and Saturdays, whereas on Sundays, there are two trains.

Train Rome to Foggia: Services on board

When traveling on a train from Rome to Foggia, passengers can experience utmost comfort with armchair seating options, bistro services, and plenty of storage space for luggage across all train services. Regionale trains offer second class seating with fully refundable tickets. With Intercity trains, passengers can choose between second-class and first-class options with refundable ticketing options at a minimal additional charge. On the other hand, Frecciargento trains provide premium first-class tickets with exclusive amenities of LCD touch screen entertainment center and power sockets at seats. All Frecciargento tickets are semi-refundable, and passages can opt for changing dates or refund before departure if unsure about their travel dates. Regionale trains also have comfortable armchair seating with ample storage facility and bistro services to make your journey pleasant. Frecce and Intercity trains also have disabled seating facilities to accommodate passengers with physical limitations.

How to find cheap train tickets from Rome to Foggia?

For the best deals, discounts, and cheap train tickets from Rome to Foggia, passengers can assess their options at Omio. Omio offers a user-friendly platform to check the best ticketing options for your travel dates, time, and requirements. For passengers looking to explore Italy and traveling on a budget, Intercity and Regionale services offer the cheapest trains from Rome to Foggia with a longer travel duration, and multiple transfer stops. Nevertheless, you can save and get the best deals by booking your tickets at Omio in advance with discount options for senior citizens, students, and passengers traveling with a family and by being flexible with travel dates.

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