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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Paestum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Paestum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Rome to Paestum:
A bus is $0.46 (€0.37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Paestum costing on average $25 (€20).
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Paestum costing on average $126 (€101).
Other travel options to Paestum take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Paestum
How to get from Rome to Paestum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Paestum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 PM3h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina3:05 AMEboli, Terminal Bus$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:45 PM3h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina3:05 AMEboli, Terminal Bus$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ12715:55 PM0h55Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:50 PMNaples International Airport$1821One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 21061 · Regionale 523310:36 AM4h28Rome Termini3:04 PMPaestum station$261One-way1 transfer
Regionale 21053 · Regionale 55815:31 AM4h31Rome Termini10:02 AMPaestum station$261One-way1 transfer
Regionale 21067 · Regionale 523911:56 AM4h34Rome Termini4:30 PMPaestum station$261One-way1 transfer
Busitalia B03111:45 PM3h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina3:05 AMEboli, Terminal Bus$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM3h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:50 PMBattipaglia, Uscita A3 - Rotonda di fronte Ospedale (Bar Clou)$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM3h30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:00 PMEboli, Terminal Bus$321One-way0 transfers
AZ12691:15 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport2:20 PMNaples International Airport$1821One-way0 transfers
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ALIBUS NM199 · Regionale 53371:15 PM5h32Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:47 PMPaestum station$1971One-way2 transfers
AZ1269+
ALIBUS NM095 · Regionale 52451:15 PM6h37Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport7:52 PMPaestum station$1971One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Paestum:
A bus is $0.46 (€0.37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Paestum costing on average $25 (€20).
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Paestum costing on average $126 (€101).
Other travel options to Paestum take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Paestum 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 Naples International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Paestum station.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Battipaglia, Uscita A3 - Rotonda di fronte Ospedale (Bar Clou).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Paestum by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Paestum by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Italo.
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