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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paestum to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paestum to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $349.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $349 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Paestum to Rome, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paestum to Rome:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paestum to Rome costing on average $34.
A train is $318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paestum to Rome costing on average $349.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
The journey is about 36m faster (3h 3m by train vs 3h 39m by car) and roughly $54 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 vs $85). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Paestum to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paestum to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:40 AM 3h15 Paestum 8:55 AM Rome $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:40 AM 3h15 Paestum 8:55 AM Rome $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:35 AM 3h00 Paestum 12:35 PM Rome $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:45 PM 4h30 Paestum 11:15 PM Rome $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paestum to Rome:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paestum to Rome costing on average $34.
A train is $318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paestum to Rome costing on average $349.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paestum and Rome as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paestum station and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Battipaglia, Uscita A3 - Rotonda di fronte Ospedale (Bar Clou) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with ITA, British Airways to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, Salemi, Sitabasilicata to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Rome by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with ITA.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, Salemi, Sitabasilicata.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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