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Compare train, bus, and flight for Policoro to Rome
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Policoro to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $65 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Policoro to Rome:
A bus is $25 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Policoro to Rome costing on average $65.
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Policoro to Rome costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79. The journey takes 6h 37m versus 4h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Policoro to Rome
How to get from Policoro to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Policoro to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
44125:15 AM9h05Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)2:20 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
44125:15 AM9h05Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)2:20 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16163:20 PM1h05Bari Palese Airport4:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 562+
InterCityNotte 758 · InterCityNotte 7885:53 PM12h18Policoro-Tursi6:11 AMRome Termini$841One-way2 transfers
Intercity 558 · Intercity 5569:27 AM8h07Policoro-Tursi5:34 PMRome Termini$901One-way1 transfer
Intercity 566 · Intercity 5601:59 PM8h35Policoro-Tursi10:34 PMRome Termini$901One-way1 transfer
13C11:29 PM6h01Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)5:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$441One-way0 transfers
13A6:57 AM6h03Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)1:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$441One-way0 transfers
4412+
FIUMICINO(Terravision)5:15 AM11h20Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna)4:35 PMRoma, Via Giovanni Giolitti (Stazione Termini)$451One-way1 transfer
FR 707412:00 AM1h10Bari Palese Airport1:10 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$421One-way0 transfers
FR 58177:55 AM1h10Bari Palese Airport9:05 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1201One-way0 transfers
AZ161211:20 AM1h10Bari Palese Airport12:30 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Policoro to Rome:
A bus is $25 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Policoro to Rome costing on average $65.
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Policoro to Rome costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Policoro and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Policoro-Tursi and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with Intersaj, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciargento to go to Rome by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair.
- 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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