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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Melfi
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Melfi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $26.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Melfi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$53 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Melfi:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Melfi costing on average $36 (€29).
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Melfi costing on average $80 (€64).
Other travel options to Melfi take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Melfi:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Melfi costing on average $73 (€59).
A bus is $406 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Melfi costing on average $459 (€369).
Other travel options to Melfi take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Melfi
How to get from Rome to Melfi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Melfi is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 58165:55 AM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport7:05 AMBari Palese Airport$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 58165:55 AM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport7:05 AMBari Palese Airport$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ16075:35 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:40 PMBari Palese Airport$1941One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 21071 · Regionale 4297 · Autobus PZ31012:56 PM7h39Rome Termini8:35 PMMelfi station$341One-way2 transfers
Intercity 551+Autobus PZ111 · Autobus PZ6169:26 AM6h06Rome Termini3:32 PMMelfi station$521One-way2 transfers
InterCityNotte 795+Autobus PZ131 · Autobus PZ70611:26 PM10h24Rome Ostiense9:50 AMMelfi station$521One-way2 transfers
- Regionale 21083 · Autobus PZ109 · Autobus PZ3064:56 PM6h44Rome Termini11:40 PMMelfi station$341One-way2 transfers
- Regionale 21061 · Autobus PZ101 · Autobus PZ61810:36 AM6h46Rome Termini5:22 PMMelfi station$341One-way2 transfers
- Intercity 727+Autobus PZ101 · Autobus PZ61811:26 AM5h56Rome Termini5:22 PMMelfi station$521One-way2 transfers
- FR 707710:30 PM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:40 PMBari Palese Airport$461One-way0 transfers
- FR 70755:45 PM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:55 PMBari Palese Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
- AZ16179:25 AM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:35 AMBari Palese Airport$2311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Melfi:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Melfi costing on average $36 (€29).
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Melfi costing on average $80 (€64).
Other travel options to Melfi take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Melfi as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Lavello, SS93 (Terminal Bus).
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Melfi station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Itabus, FlixBus to go to Melfi by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Melfi by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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