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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Metapontum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £251.
Distance: 400 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price | £251 Average Price | £86 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Metapontum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Metapontum:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Rome to Metapontum costing on average £38.
A train is £220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Metapontum costing on average £251.
Other travel options to Metapontum take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Coach takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £55. The journey takes 4h 59m versus 4h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Metapontum from Rome by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rome to Metapontum is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Metapontum are Matera, Taranto and Potenza. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Metapontum on Omio.
Matera is known for the Sassi, ancient cave districts carved into a limestone ravine. Rock-hewn churches, steep lanes and restored stone houses give the city a stark, historic character.
Taranto is a port city in Puglia known for its ancient Greek roots and strong naval identity. Set between two seas, it mixes an atmospheric old town, seafood culture and important archaeology.
Potenza is the hilltop capital of Basilicata, known for its lofty setting, long public escalators and compact historic centre. More civic than showy, it gives travellers a clear sense of everyday southern Italian life beneath the Lucanian Apennines.
Travel to Metapontum easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Metapontum.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Metapontum:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Rome to Metapontum costing on average £38.
A train is £220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Metapontum costing on average £251.
Other travel options to Metapontum take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Coach takes on average 7h 30m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Metapontum as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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