How to travel from Rome to Alberobello, Italy

The distance between Rome and Alberobello is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rome to Alberobello by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Alberobello.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bari and then to Alberobello.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bari Centrale then take the bus to Alberobello.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Alberobello.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance554km (344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Alberobello

There are several options for getting from Rome to Alberobello by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Rome and Alberobello is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (258 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Rome and Alberobello by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Alberobello is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Alberobello, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rome and Alberobello. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Alberobello. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rome and Alberobello. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Alberobello with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7hrs.

FlixBus, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Rome and Alberobello. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Alberobello. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Alberobello. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Alberobello is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Alberobello. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rome and Alberobello. The distance is around 554km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Alberobello is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Alberobello

Transport options from Rome to Alberobello
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
€45($45)
twice daily476km (296 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 35m
€46($46)
every 20 mins632km (392 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
6h 20m
€36($36)
twice daily554km (344 miles)
Bus to Alberobello7hrs
€35($35)
once daily539km (335 miles)
Bus via Bari Via Giuseppe Capruzzi7h 55m
€76($76)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Train and Bus
5hrs
€51($51)
twice daily533km (331 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€84($84)
on demand554km (344 miles)

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Airports near Alberobello

The following major airports near Alberobello offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Alberobello
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Alberobello
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Alberobello