Rome to Piraeus by bus
Piraeus lies 1,045 km (649 mi) east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h including stops, over roughly 1,275 km (792 mi) of road.
| Rome | Piraeus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Greece |
| Population | 2.3 million | 163,688 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
Clocks in Piraeus are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 19 h journey lands 20 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Piraeus
Crossing from Italy into Greece: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Rome to Piraeus
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Staying in Piraeus
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Common questions
How far is Piraeus from Rome?
1,045 km (649 mi) in a straight line, east of Rome; by road roughly 1,275 km (792 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Piraeus by bus?
About 19 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Piraeus?
Piraeus is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Athens against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Piraeus?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.