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Compare train and bus for Rome to Paola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Paola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$45 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Paola, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Paola:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Paola costing on average $45 (€38).
Other travel options to Paola take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
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How to get from Rome to Paola by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Paola is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 21053 · Regionale 55815:31 AM 6h41 Rome Termini 12:12 PM Paola station $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale 21053 · Regionale 55815:31 AM 6h41 Rome Termini 12:12 PM Paola station $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 85196:20 PM 3h23 Rome Termini 9:43 PM Paola station $102 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 21077 · Regionale 55853:56 PM 7h11 Rome Termini 11:07 PM Paola station $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale 21067 · Regionale 5239 · Regionale 559711:56 AM 7h57 Rome Termini 7:53 PM Paola station $39 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 21061 · Regionale 5233 · Regionale 559510:36 AM 8h09 Rome Termini 6:45 PM Paola station $39 1 One-way 2 transfers
14019:30 AM 6h55 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 4:25 PM Quattromiglia, Via Leonardo Da Vinci (Villa Giorcelli) $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
S2018:00 PM 5h30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 1:30 AM Quattromiglia, Via Louis Braille (Q8 easy) $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Paola:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Paola costing on average $45 (€38).
Other travel options to Paola take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 71 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Paola as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Paola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Cosenza, Via Medaglie D'Oro (Autostazione).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Paola by train.
- Travel with Busitalia, Itabus, Salemi to go to Paola by bus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento.
- 4 direct buses per day with Busitalia, Itabus, Salemi.
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