How to travel from San Gimignano to Ostia, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Ostia is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Ostia by bus, tram, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OstiaSan Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Siena-Via Tozzi, Rome Tiburtina Bus station then Rome Fiumicino Airport and then to Baleniere/Inps.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Tram

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni then take a tram to Cardinal Ginnasi/Luna Park.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Lido di Ostia.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Ostia

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Ostia by bus, tram, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between San Gimignano and Ostia is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (136 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from San Gimignano and Ostia by bus and tram. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Ostia is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Ostia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Ostia. We recommend that you drive to Lido di Ostia. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Ostia. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Siena-Via Tozzi, Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Rome Fiumicino Airport. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Tiemme Spa, FlixBus, Prontobus, Sulga Autolinee and Cotral run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Ostia. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Ostia. We recommend that you take the bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2] then take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Ostia is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ostia. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 San Gimignano and Ostia. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Ostia is to take the bus and then take a tram which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Transport options from San Gimignano to Ostia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€140($140)
hourly500km (311 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 15m
€510($515)
hourly329km (204 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€38($38)
every 4 hours320km (199 miles)
Bus and Tram
5h 15m
€65($65)
every 4 hours304km (189 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€46($46)
on demand303km (188 miles)

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Airports near Ostia

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

FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ostia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Ostia
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Ostia