The average bus between Rome and Vaticano takes 7h 35m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rome to Vaticano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Rome and Vaticano. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Rome is at 7:25 AM which arrives into Vaticano at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna Autostazione and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 55m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes


9h 10m • 2 changes


10h 15m • 2 changes


6h 55m • 2 changes


7h 34m • 2 changes


9h 10m • 2 changes


10h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Vaticano. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Vaticano station via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Rome to Vaticano bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Vaticano bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
The distance between Rome and Vaticano is 291.9 km. The road distance is 437 km.
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Bologna Autostazione every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.