How to travel from Rome to Tropea

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Tropea

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Tropea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, 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 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $388.

Distance: 285 miles (460 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Rome to Tropea

Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Tropea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Tropea is a train with an average price of $55 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Tropea:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Tropea costing on average $57 (€48).

A train is $334 (€281) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Tropea costing on average $388 (€327).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Tropea is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Tropea take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 27m.

Bus takes on average 10h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Tropea including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Tropea among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 29m faster (5h 57m by train vs 6h 26m by car) and roughly $94 (€79) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($55 (€46) vs $148 (€125)). 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.

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from Rome to Tropea

How to get from Rome to Tropea by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Rome to Tropea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM9h45
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:45 AMVibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM9h45
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:45 AMVibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW46263
    7:05 PM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    8:15 PMLamezia Terme Airport
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 795
    11:26 PM7h29
    Rome Ostiense
    6:55 AMTropea station
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 551+RegionaleRegionale 5483
    9:26 AM6h59
    Rome Termini
    4:25 PMTropea station
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 723+RegionaleRegionale 5481
    7:26 AM7h09
    Rome Termini
    2:35 PMTropea station
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:15 PM13h30
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    7:45 AMVibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport)
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM10h20
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    8:20 AMRosarno, SP5 (Ristorante Pizzeria Medmea)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:15 PM14h05
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    8:20 AMRosarno, SP5 (Ristorante Pizzeria Medmea)
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1165+RegionaleAutobus LM031 · Regionale 5481
    9:20 AM5h15
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2:35 PMTropea station
    $1531One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1165+RegionaleAutobus LM039 · Regionale 5483
    9:20 AM7h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    4:25 PMTropea station
    $1531One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1165+RegionaleAutobus LM047 · Regionale 5485
    9:20 AM9h24
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:44 PMTropea station
    $1531One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Tropea

Travel to Tropea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Tropea.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Tropea including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Tropea is a train with an average price of $55 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Tropea:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Tropea costing on average $57 (€48).

A train is $334 (€281) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Tropea costing on average $388 (€327).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Tropea is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Tropea take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 27m.

Bus takes on average 10h 12m.

The distance from Rome to Tropea is approximately 285 miles (460 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Tropea is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Tropea as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Tropea:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Lamezia Terme Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Tropea station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Vibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Tropea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Italo to go to Tropea by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Tropea by bus.
  • Travel with ITA, Eurowings to go to Tropea by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Tropea with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte, Italo.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with ITA.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Tropea often also extend their vacation to go to Stromboli, Lamezia Terme, Lamezia Terme Airport, Reggio Calabria, Lipari. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tropea and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tropea to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Tropea, you can explore the charming Old Town, discover the Tropea Onion Museum, taste local cuisine like 'nduja and fresh seafood, and take a boat tour to the Aeolian Islands. Enjoy a sunset aperitivo by the sea and visit sights like Santa Maria dell'Isola, Tropea Beach, the Historic Center, the Cathedral of Tropea, and stroll along Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
Three to four days in Tropea allow you to explore its stunning beaches, historical sites, and enjoy local cuisine, providing a well-rounded experience.
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