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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Rome to Caltanissetta
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Caltanissetta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $91 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $91, while a bus costs an average of $96.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$96 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration Fastest 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Rome to Caltanissetta:
A ferry is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Caltanissetta costing on average $91.
A ferry is $29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Caltanissetta costing on average $96.
Other travel options to Caltanissetta take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
Ferry takes on average 15h 15m.
Tickets start at around $96 compared to roughly $169 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73. The journey takes 12h 47m versus 9h 37m 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 Rome to Caltanissetta
How to get from Rome to Caltanissetta by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Caltanissetta is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
GNV SPIRIT9:00 PM14h15Port of Civitavecchia11:15 AMPort of Palermo Termini Imerese$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
GNV SPIRIT9:00 PM14h15Port of Civitavecchia11:15 AMPort of Palermo Termini Imerese$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 723+
Regionale Veloce 55197:26 AM11h34Rome Termini7:00 PMCaltanissetta Xirbi$981One-way1 transfer
Other options
Intercity 723+
Regionale Veloce 5519 · Regionale 215297:26 AM12h02Rome Termini7:28 PMCaltanissetta Centrale$991One-way2 transfers
Intercity 723+
Regionale 215217:26 AM13h08Rome Termini8:34 PMCaltanissetta Centrale$991One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+
InterCityNotte 1955+
Regionale Veloce 54919:00 PM14h00Rome Termini11:00 AMCaltanissetta Xirbi$1581One-way2 transfers
FlixBus8:55 AM14h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina11:30 PMCaltanissetta, Via Rochester (Autostazione)$801One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM16h00Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)10:15 AMCaltanissetta, Via Rochester (Autostazione)$1201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:00 PM13h15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:15 AMCaltanissetta, Via Rochester (Autostazione)$1421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Caltanissetta:
A ferry is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Caltanissetta costing on average $91.
A ferry is $29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Caltanissetta costing on average $96.
Other travel options to Caltanissetta take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
Ferry takes on average 15h 15m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Caltanissetta as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Civitavecchia and arrive in Port of Palermo Termini Imerese.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Caltanissetta Centrale.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Caltanissetta, Via Rochester (Autostazione).
- Travel with Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Caltanissetta by train.
- Travel with Aeroitalia, ITA to go to Caltanissetta by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Caltanissetta by bus.
- 17 direct flights per day with Aeroitalia, ITA.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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