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Compare bus and train for Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price | €94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo
Compare the available ways to get from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo costing on average €44.
Other travel options to San Giovanni Rotondo take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €60. The journey takes 6h 18m versus 3h 54m 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 San Giovanni Rotondo
How to get from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:15 PM 7h05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 6:20 AM San Giovanni Rotondo, Piazza Europa (Ufficio Postale Poste Italiane) €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:15 PM 7h05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 6:20 AM San Giovanni Rotondo, Piazza Europa (Ufficio Postale Poste Italiane) €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
99395:30 PM 3h15 Rome Termini 8:45 PM Foggia station €60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
99395:12 PM 3h33 Rome Tiburtina 8:45 PM Foggia station €60 1 One-way 0 transfers
221 · 2199:00 AM 6h35 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 3:35 PM San Giovanni Rotondo, P.zza Europa (Bar Villa) €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
2112:30 PM 6h00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 8:30 PM San Giovanni Rotondo, P.zza Europa (Bar Villa) €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
2112:30 PM 6h05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 8:35 PM San Giovanni Rotondo, Piazza Forgione €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo costing on average €44.
Other travel options to San Giovanni Rotondo take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and San Giovanni Rotondo as scheduled services by bus and train 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Foggia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in San Giovanni Rotondo, Piazza Forgione.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to San Giovanni Rotondo by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Ferrovie del Gargano, Infobus to go to San Giovanni Rotondo by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Italo.
- 4 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Infobus.
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