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Compare train and bus for Rome to Sarzana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Sarzana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €42, while a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Sarzana:
A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Sarzana costing on average €37.
A train is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Sarzana costing on average €406.
Other travel options to Sarzana take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
The journey is about 17m faster (3h 49m by train vs 4h 6m by car) and roughly €64 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€23 vs €87). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Sarzana
How to get from Rome to Sarzana by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Sarzana is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2061:50 PM6h55Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:45 PMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme€201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2061:50 PM6h55Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:45 PMLa Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme€201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Intercity 5228:20 PM3h18Rome Termini11:38 PMSarzana station€651One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 4128 · Regionale 1939210:12 AM5h14Rome Termini3:26 PMSarzana station€311One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4132 · Regionale 1936212:12 PM5h16Rome Termini5:28 PMSarzana station€311One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 193804:12 PM5h20Rome Termini9:32 PMSarzana station€311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:55 AM6h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina3:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci€331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 PM6h15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:05 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM6h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci€411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Sarzana:
A train is €0.83 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Sarzana costing on average €24.
A train is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Sarzana costing on average €406.
Other travel options to Sarzana take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
- Around 37 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Sarzana as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Sarzana station.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Sarzana by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Sarzana by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, ITA to go to Sarzana by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
- 6 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus.
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