There are 5 ways to get from Porretta Terme to Rome by taxi, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Taxi, train
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Take a taxi from Porretta Terme to Vernio-Montepiano-C.
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Take the train from Vernio-Montepiano-C. to Prato Centrale
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Take the train from Prato Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Porretta Autostazione to P.Za Dante
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Take the bus from Pistoia to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
3 alternative options
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Porretta Autostazione to P.Za Dante
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
Bus, night train
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Take the bus from Porretta Autostazione to P.Za Dante
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Take the night train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
Drive
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Drive from Porretta Terme to Rome
Porretta Terme to Rome by bus and train
The journey time between Porretta Terme and Rome is around 3h 56m and covers a distance of around 337 km. This includes an average layover time of around 28 min. Operated by Blubus, Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and others, the Porretta Terme to Rome service departs from Porretta Autostazione and arrives in Roma Termini. Typically 38 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porretta Terme to Rome is to bus which costs €19 - €25 and takes 6h 14m.
The quickest way to get from Porretta Terme to Rome is to taxi and train which costs €100 - €170 and takes 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct bus from Porretta Terme to Rome station. However, there are services departing from Porretta Autostazione and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station via Pistoia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Porretta Terme and Rome is 280 km. The road distance is 344 km.
The best way to get from Porretta Terme to Rome without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 15m and costs €100 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Porretta Terme to Rome, including transfers.
Porretta Terme to Rome bus services, operated by Blubus, depart from Porretta Autostazione station.
Porretta Terme to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porretta Terme to Rome is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Porretta Terme to Rome.
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- Distance: 280.1 km
- Duration: 3h 15m
What companies run services between Porretta Terme, Italy and Rome, Italy?
You can take a bus from Porretta Terme to Rome via P.Za Dante and Pistoia in around 6h 14m.

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Vernio-Montepiano-C. to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €5
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €4 - €5
Train from Prato Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1 - €4
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €3 - €4
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €32 - €35
Frequently asked questions

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Prato Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €2 - €4
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €28
- Website
- Nightjet

- Phone
- +39 0573 3630
- info@blubus.it
- Website
- blubus.it
Bus from Porretta Autostazione to P.Za Dante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3 - €4
- Website
- Blubus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Pistoia to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €21
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- €80 - €100
Madrigali Enzo
- Phone
- +39 0536 21881
Ennio Piombini
- Phone
- +39 335 812 5824
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