Rome to Assisi by Train and Bus: Tickets, Timetables & Transfers
Plan your journey from Rome to Assisi by train and bus. Find out which Rome station to choose, how to change trains at Foligno, and how to reach Assisi’s historic centre.
Alex
Rome to Assisi by Train and Bus: Tickets, Transfers and Local Tips
Travelling from Rome to Assisi by train is straightforward once you know which Rome station to choose, whether your train changes at Foligno, and how to continue from Assisi railway station into the historic centre.
Quick route guide
Search for a train from Roma Termini to Assisi.
Some trains are direct; others require a change at Foligno.
Assisi railway station is in Santa Maria degli Angeli, below the hilltop historic centre.
From the station, continue by Assisi Link bus or taxi.
Check train and bus times for your exact travel date before setting off.
1. Book your train from Rome to Assisi
You can search for tickets on Trenitalia or Trainline. Enter the names of the stations carefully:
Departure: Roma Termini
Arrival: Assisi
Rome has more than one railway station, including Roma Termini and Roma Tiburtina. They are separate stations. If your itinerary shows Roma Termini, go to Termini; if it shows Roma Tiburtina, go to Tiburtina.
Most journeys are on regional trains. Some run directly from Rome to Assisi, while others involve a change at Foligno. Compare the full journey time and connection details before choosing your ticket.
If you want the bus into Assisi included with your train ticket, look for the combined Assisi Centro option. If you plan to take a taxi from the railway station, choose the train journey without the bus add-on.
2. Check whether you need to change trains at Foligno
Your itinerary should show whether the journey is direct or requires a connection. If you need to change at Foligno, check the details before you travel:
Note the train number for each part of the journey.
Check how much time you have to change trains.
Look at the station departure boards when you arrive in Foligno; they show the current platform.
If anything is unclear, ask railway staff. Alex’s tip: before reaching Foligno, ask the capotreno (train conductor) to confirm which train you need to take next. Then use the station boards to check the platform, as it can change.
If you buy your ticket at a station ticket office, ask whether the journey involves a change and make sure you understand which train to board at Foligno. If you use a ticket machine, review the complete itinerary on the screen before paying.
The same applies to the return journey: some trains from Assisi to Rome also require a change at Foligno. Check your return itinerary rather than assuming the train is direct.
3. Sample Rome–Assisi train times
The times below are examples from a search made on 31 October 2026. They are not a daily timetable: departures, journey times and connections can vary by date, weekday, weekend and holiday. Check your travel date on Trenitalia or Trainline before booking.
Outbound examples
07:35 Roma Termini → 10:27 Assisi — about 2 hr 52 min
09:30 Roma Termini → 11:39 Assisi — about 2 hr 9 min
Return examples
16:24 Assisi → 18:48 Roma Termini — about 2 hr 24 min
18:12 Assisi → 20:55 Roma Termini — about 2 hr 43 min
On that search date, a regional ticket was €14.45 one way. Treat this as a dated price example and check the current fare when you book.
Other departures appeared in the same search, including an early regional train at 05:47 and a late regional service at 20:10, arriving in Assisi at 23:37. An evening Intercity was also listed at 19:56, arriving at 22:00. These examples may not run at the same times on your travel date.
Planning a day trip from Rome
For a day trip, check both the outbound and return trains before you buy. The 07:35 example arrives in Assisi at 10:27, while the 09:30 example arrives at 11:39, leaving less time in the city. Make sure your return connection gives you enough time to get from the historic centre back to the railway station.
4. Find your platform at Roma Termini
Always check the departure boards at Roma Termini on the day of travel. The platform can change, so don’t rely only on an older timetable or on what you were told when booking.
Some trains towards Umbria use platform 1 Est or 2 Est. These platforms are at the far end of platform 1. Allow extra time to reach them: RFI describes the walk as approximately 500 metres along platform 1, and the walk can take longer with luggage or crowds. There is also access from Via Marsala 49; follow the station signs and check the route when you arrive.
If your departure board shows 1 Est or 2 Est, aim to reach the platform area at least 10–15 minutes before departure. A train boarding or unloading on platform 1 can make it slower to walk through the crowd. There is a ramp and a parallel passage along part of the platform that may make the walk easier; follow the station signs.
5. Make sure your train ticket is valid
The steps depend on the type of ticket you have. Check the instructions on your ticket and follow them before boarding.
Paper regional ticket: If you buy a paper ticket from a ticket office or vending machine, validate it at a station validator before boarding.
Trenitalia Biglietto Digitale Regionale (BDR): Trenitalia says this ticket activates automatically at the scheduled departure time. When staff check tickets, show the digital ticket with its green moving bar and have valid identification with you.
Trenitalia Biglietto Elettronico Regionale (BER): This ticket is already valid and does not need separate validation. Show the ticket on your device, including its QR code, when requested.
Trainline ticket: Follow the validation and boarding instructions shown on the ticket you receive.
A QR code is not a substitute for following the rules for your specific ticket. A paper ticket that requires validation must be validated before boarding; a digital ticket must be available to show when staff ask to inspect it.
6. Arrive at Assisi railway station
The railway station named Assisi is in Santa Maria degli Angeli, below Assisi’s hilltop historic centre. You’ll need another short journey to reach your accommodation or the main sights.
When you leave the station, taxis are usually in the area directly in front. The bus area is also just outside the station; from the exit, turn left towards the bus bays.
Take a taxi from Assisi station
A taxi is a convenient choice if you have luggage, are short on time or want to go directly to your hotel.
Before booking, check our guide to taxi fares in Assisi. It explains local fares, Perugia Airport zone prices and group rates. The fare for your journey may depend on your destination and applicable charges, so confirm the price with the taxi company when you book.
itTaxi Assisi: call or WhatsApp +39 075 993 0007, or request a taxi through the itTaxi website and app.
Radio Taxi Assisi: call +39 075 813100 or visit radiotaxiassisi.it.
If you’re taking a taxi, buy your train ticket on its own and don’t pay for the Assisi Centro bus add-on.
Take the Assisi Link bus
The Assisi Link connects Assisi railway station with the historic centre. The ride takes about 10 minutes. Busitalia’s general information describes departures roughly every 30 minutes, but timetables and service frequency can vary; check the current Assisi bus timetable for your travel date. The bus departs from the station area.
You have several ways to pay:
Combined train and bus ticket: On Trenitalia, select Assisi Centro to include the bus connection with your train journey. Trenitalia lists the bus portion from Assisi station to Assisi Centro at €1.30.
Contactless card on the bus: Tap your contactless bank card or phone on the reader when boarding and wait for the green confirmation light. Busitalia currently lists the ordinary urban fare at €1.30.
Ticket bought before boarding: The station café, to the right of the taxi area, sells bus tickets when open. In my experience, this is a useful option if you haven’t bought the combined ticket.
Ticket bought from the driver: The onboard fare is currently €2.00.
Busitalia publishes the fare and contactless information online; check those pages for current prices and payment details.
7. Which Assisi bus stop should you choose?
Choose your stop according to where you’re staying or what you want to visit first. If you’re unsure, show the driver your destination or accommodation address and ask which stop is most convenient.
Piazza Unità d’Italia, near Parcheggio Giovanni Paolo II
Choose this area for the Basilica of Saint Francis and accommodation near the basilica. It is close to the lower part of the historic centre. From here, reaching the higher streets and central piazzas means walking uphill, including some steep sections.
Porta Nuova
Porta Nuova is a convenient choice for the Basilica of Saint Clare and the central area around Piazza del Comune. It can also be a more comfortable starting point if you want to enter the centre on a flatter route rather than walking uphill from the San Francesco area.
Piazza Matteotti
Piazza Matteotti is the upper end of the bus route. Choose it if your accommodation is in the upper part of Assisi or near the top of the historic centre.
Assisi has steep streets and uneven paving, so consider the location of your accommodation and how much luggage you have when choosing where to get off. The nearest stop on the map may not be the easiest route to your door.
8. Return from Assisi to Rome
For the return journey, take the bus from the same stops where you arrived: Piazza Unità d’Italia, Porta Nuova or Piazza Matteotti. Check the bus sign or ask the driver to confirm that it goes to Assisi railway station (Assisi FS).
Plan the return in this order:
Choose your train from Assisi to Roma Termini.
Check whether that train is direct or requires a change at Foligno.
Check the Busitalia timetable for the same day, including Sundays and public holidays.
Choose a bus that should get you to the railway station 20–30 minutes before your train.
At Assisi station, check the departure board for your train’s platform.
Allow extra time if your Rome-bound train leaves from 1 Est or 2 Est at Roma Termini. If you arrive early at Assisi station, the café is a convenient place to have a coffee or pick up a sandwich or pastry for the train.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct train from Rome to Assisi?
Some itineraries are direct and others require a change, usually at Foligno. Check the details of your selected train before you book.
Which Rome station should I use?
Use the departure station shown on your ticket. Roma Termini and Roma Tiburtina are separate stations; don’t assume a ticket from one is valid for a departure from the other.
Is Assisi railway station in the historic centre?
No. Assisi station is in Santa Maria degli Angeli, below the hilltop town. Continue by bus or taxi to reach the historic centre.
How do I get from Assisi station to the Basilica of Saint Francis?
Take the Assisi Link bus and get off in the Piazza Unità d’Italia / Parcheggio Giovanni Paolo II area, or take a taxi directly to your destination.
Do I need to validate my train ticket?
Paper regional tickets need to be validated before boarding. Digital Trenitalia tickets have different rules depending on the type: the BDR activates automatically at the scheduled departure, while the BER is already valid. Check the instructions for your ticket.