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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Scalea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. 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 £25, while a flight costs an average of £275.
Distance: 362 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£27 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £275 Average Price | £80 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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 Scalea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Scalea:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Scalea costing on average £27.
A coach is £251 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Scalea costing on average £275.
Other travel options to Scalea take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Coach takes on average 5h 21m.
The journey is about 18m faster (4h 8m by train vs 4h 26m by car) and roughly £54 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£27 vs £80). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Scalea from Rome by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rome to Scalea 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 Scalea are Maratea, Praia a Mare, Diamante, Paola and Sapri. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Scalea on Omio.
Maratea is known for its steep Tyrrhenian coastline, hilltop old town and the large Cristo Redentore overlooking the sea. It blends historic streets with coves and cliffs, giving it a calm, scenic feel.
Praia a Mare is a seaside town on Calabria’s Tyrrhenian coast, known for its long beach and views of Isola di Dino. It has a relaxed holiday feel, with a modest historic centre and a coastline shaped by clear water and rocky cliffs.
Diamante is a seaside town on Calabria’s Tyrrhenian coast, known for its murals and clear beaches. Its old centre and Peperoncino Festival give it a colourful, distinctly local character.
Paola is a coastal town in Calabria known for the Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola, a major pilgrimage site. Its old streets and Tyrrhenian seafront give it a calm character shaped by religious heritage and daily life by the sea.
Sapri is a seaside town on the Gulf of Policastro, known for its promenade, beach and links to Carlo Pisacane. It feels relaxed and local, with a setting between clear Tyrrhenian water and wooded hills.
Travel to Scalea 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 Scalea.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Scalea:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Scalea costing on average £27.
A coach is £251 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Scalea costing on average £275.
Other travel options to Scalea take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Coach takes on average 5h 21m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Scalea as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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