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Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 29 m
Trains on 18 Sept
24
Distance
362 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scalea to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scalea to Rome will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 24 trains from Scalea to Rome, including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 362 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale 5336 · Regionale 21036
Regionale 5638 · Regionale 5226 · Regionale 21096
Regionale 5594 · Regionale 5202 · Regionale 21080
Regionale 5338 · Regionale 21098
Regionale 5578 · Regionale 21072
FRECCIAROSSA 8509
FRECCIAROSSA 8868
8134
Intercity 560+
FRECCIAROSSA 8332
FRECCIAROSSA 9584Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scalea to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £105.
Distance: 362 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £105 Average Price |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Scalea to Rome:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scalea to Rome costing on average £24.
A coach is £84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Scalea to Rome costing on average £105.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Coach takes on average 5h 14m.
The table below shows live departures for Scalea to Rome trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5578 · Regionale 21072 | 7:03 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 7h19 | 14:22 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5578 · Regionale 21076 | 7:03 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 8h21 | 15:24 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5594 · Regionale 5202 · Regionale 21080 | 7:30 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 8h34 | 16:04 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 7:38 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2h57 | 10:35 Rome Termini | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 550 | 8:48 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h46 | 13:34 Rome Termini | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 9:00 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h00 | 13:00 Rome Termini | 0 changesdirect | |
8134 | 9:37 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 3h53 | 13:30 Rome Termini | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5638 · Regionale 5226 · Regionale 21096 | 9:47 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 9h17 | 19:04 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Intercity 552+ FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 10:30 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h05 | 14:35 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Intercity 552 | 10:30 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 5h04 | 15:34 Rome Termini | 0 changesdirect | |
8944 | 11:26 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h04 | 15:30 Rome Termini | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 556 | 12:39 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h55 | 17:34 Rome Termini | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 556+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 12:39 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h21 | 17:00 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5338+ Intercity 734 | 13:29 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 5h05 | 18:34 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5338 · Regionale 21098 | 13:29 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 6h55 | 20:24 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5338+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 13:29 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h11 | 17:40 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5336+ Intercity 702 | 14:30 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 6h04 | 20:34 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5336 · Regionale 21036 | 14:30 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 6h38 | 21:08 Rome Tiburtina | 1 change | |
Regionale 5336+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 14:30 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h45 | 19:15 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5584 · Regionale 21038 | 16:10 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 7h30 | 23:40 Rome Tiburtina | 1 change | |
Regionale 5584+ FRECCIAROSSA 8868 | 16:10 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h06 | 20:16 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 5584+ Intercity 724 | 16:10 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 5h24 | 21:34 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Intercity 560+ FRECCIAROSSA 8332 | 17:44 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 3h36 | 21:20 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Intercity 560 | 17:44 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h50 | 22:34 Rome Termini | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
InterCityNotte 89512 | 0:48 Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 5h16 | 6:04 Rome Ostiense | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Scalea to Rome run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 362 km distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 362 km |
Average train duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Discover the best of Rome — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rome trip today.
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Roma Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scalea to Rome by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Scalea to Rome trains use the Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Tiburtina. Use this guide to compare Scalea and Rome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao.
Ticket office support is available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao: Elevators.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
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