There are 5 ways to get from Rome to Crotone by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 6h 57m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 25m
3 alternative options
Bus via Tarsia • 10h 15m
Drive • 6h 35m
Fly, train • 5h 36m
Rome to Crotone by train
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Rome to Crotone is to bus, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Crotone is to fly and train which costs €55 - €250 and takes 5h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Crotone. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Crotone. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Crotone via Sibari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Rome and Crotone is 501 km. The road distance is 596.5 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Crotone without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €45 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Rome to Crotone, including transfers.
Rome to Crotone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Rome to Crotone train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Crotone is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.

- Distance: 501.3 km
- Duration: 6h 57m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Crotone, Italy?
You can take a train from Rome to Crotone via Sibari in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Crotone 3 times a day. Tickets cost €28 - €35 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Lamezia Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €260

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 Roma Termini to Sibari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €40 - €55
- Base Standard
- €70 - €95
- Base Premium
- €80 - €120

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 Sibari to Crotone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Crotone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €13 - €15
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 Sibari to Crotone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Crotone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Crotone Via Miscello da Ripe
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2 - €45
- Website
- Itabus

- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- info@fsbusitaliafast.it
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Crotone Via Miscello da Ripe
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Tarsia Strada Statale 19
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Bus from Tarsia Strada Statale 19 to Crotone Via Miscello da Ripe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €32
- Website
- Busitalia Simet S.p.A.

- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Tarsia Strada Statale 19
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Lamezia Terme Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Rome to Crotone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Crotone station.
Rome to Crotone train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Crotone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Crotone is 596 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Rome to Crotone.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Lamezia Terme Airport.
Book your Rome to Crotone bus tickets online with FlixBus, Omio and Distribusion.
There are 43+ hotels available in Crotone. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.