What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Patras?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Patras is to fly and train and bus which costs €60 - €190 and takes 10h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Patras?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Patras is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 9h 2m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Patras?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Patras. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Patra via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.

How far is it from Rome to Patras?

The distance between Rome and Patras is 1006 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Patras without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Patras without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 19h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rome to Patras?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Rome to Patras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Patras bus from?

Rome to Patras bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Rome to Patras bus arrive?

Rome to Patras bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Patras?

Patras is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 4:15 AM in Rome and 5:15 AM in Patras.

Where can I stay near Patras?

There are 684+ hotels available in Patras.

Rome to Patras - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Patras by plane, busferry, train, bus, car, ferry, or car ferry

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 Zakynthos International Airport, bus and ferry
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)plane FCO - ZTH
2. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry
9h 2m
€93–260
Fly to Athens International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane FCO - ATH
2. Take the train from Athens to Kiatotrain
3. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus
10h 2m
€63–181
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Brindisitrain Fa / ...
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Patrabus
19h 2m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Bari M.macar
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
21h 29m
€116–295
Fly to Kefalonia Airport, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane FCO - EFL
2. Take the busferry from Argostoli to Patrabusferry
9h 58m
€100–302
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane FCO - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Patrasbus
12h 25m
€96–237
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Patrabus
21h 23m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain 8141 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
22h 22m
€117–215
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain Fa / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Port of Patrascarferry
23h 25m
€118–333
Leonetti Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Baribus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Samicarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Sami to Patrascarferry
31h 5m
€123–182

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) flights

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1h 45mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,006 km
Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Patras, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Rome to Patras. However, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH), walk to Zakinthos Airport, take the bus to Zakynthos, walk to Zakynthos, then take the vehicle to Patras. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Patra via Brindisi, Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Vlorë, and Vlorë in around 19h 2m.

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