There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Polistena by plane, taxi, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FCO - SUF
- Take the taxi from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Polistenataxi
3h 35m€169–375Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Marina di Gioiosa Ionicabus
10h 47m€32–45Train via Casoria
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Gioia Taurotrain Fr
7h 37m€65–141Drive 644.4 km
- Drive from Rome to Polistenacar 644.4 km
6h 17m€117–169Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, train, line 423 bus
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane FCO - REG
- Take the train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Gioia Taurotrain
- Take the bus from Gioia Tauro to Polistenabus
6h 30m€73–400Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Gioia Taurotrain Ic
8h 22m€68–141Train #2
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Vibo-Pizzotrain 8111
- Take the train from Pizzo to Gioia Taurotrain Re
9h 48m€77–124
Rome to Polistena by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Polistena is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Polistena is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs €160 - €380.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Polistena. However, there are services departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Polistena via Marina di Gioiosa Ionica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Polistena. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Gioia Tauro via Napoli Afragola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Rome and Polistena is 576 km. The road distance is 644.4 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Polistena without a car is to train via Casoria which takes 7h 37m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Rome to Polistena, including transfers.
Rome to Polistena bus services, operated by Autolinee Federico, depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Polistena train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Polistena is to train via Casoria which takes 7h 37m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Polistena, Italy?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Polistena via Napoli Afragola, Gioia Tauro, and Gioia Tauro in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, Autolinee Federico operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Marina di Gioiosa Ionica 5 times a week. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 9h 10m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–310
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Gioia Tauro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Gioia Tauro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Vibo-Pizzo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Napoli Afragola to Gioia Tauro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Gioia Tauro
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Gioia Tauro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Gioia Tauro
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Pizzo to Gioia Tauro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Marina di Gioiosa Ionica
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- 328/2391117
- [email protected]
- Website
- web.ferroviedellacalabria.it
Bus from Gioia Tauro to Polistena
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- web.ferroviedellacalabria.it
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Radio Taxi Lamezia - Felice
- Phone
- +39 345 125 5655
- Website
- radiotaxilamezia.com
Taxi Lamezia 17
- Phone
- +39 340 387 6404
- Website
- taxilamezia17.it
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Polistena bus services, operated by Autolinee Federico, arrive at Marina di Gioiosa Ionica station.
Rome to Polistena train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Afragola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Polistena is 644 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Rome to Polistena.
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