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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
$27
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
7 h 2 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Teodoro (Genova) to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Teodoro (Genova) to Rome will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 2 trains that leave San Teodoro (Genova) for Rome on Fri, May 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 403 km distance in an average of 7 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 8 h 50 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 San Teodoro (Genova) to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Teodoro (Genova) to Rome:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Teodoro (Genova) to Rome costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Teodoro (Genova) to Rome costing on average $98 (€79).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
The journey is about 18m faster (5h 12m by train vs 5h 30m by car) and roughly $61 (€49) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 (€34) vs $103 (€83)). 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 Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte, 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 San Teodoro (Genova) to Rome trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:50 AM San Teodoro (Genova) | 5h13 | 9:03 AM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:58 PM San Teodoro (Genova) | 8h50 | 10:48 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from San Teodoro (Genova) to Rome run on average 30 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 5h 13m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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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
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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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Traditional Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and is traditionally made without cream.
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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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