Private Transfer from Rome to Pescara: Across the Apennines to the Adriatic
A Rome to Pescara private transfer covers about 210 km (130 miles) in about 2 hours 15 minutes, door to door from any Rome address or Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to your hotel, apartment or home in Pescara and on the Abruzzo coast. Ciao Transfer charges one fixed price per car, tolls included: from €500 for a Business Sedan (1–3 passengers), €520 for a Standard Minivan and €580 for a Business Minivan (up to 7 passengers).
From Fiumicino Airport the Business Sedan is from €590. Available 24/7 with English-speaking drivers.
The road crosses the Apennine mountains on the A24 and A25 motorways, past the Gran Sasso. By bus or train you leave from Roma Tiburtina and change transport at both ends; a private car takes you straight from your flight or your Rome hotel to your door on the Adriatic.
Rome to Pescara at a Glance
Vehicles and prices
Business Sedan
Mercedes E-Class or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 2 large + 2 small bags
- Ideal for couples
Standard Minivan
Opel Vivaro, Renault Trafic or similar
- Up to 7 passengers
- 6–7 large + 6–7 small bags
- Best value for families
Most booked
Business Minivan
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- Up to 7 passengers
- 6–7 large + 6–7 small bags
- Our most comfortable vehicle
Minibus
Mercedes Sprinter or 2 Business Minivans
- Up to 12 passengers
- 12 large + 12 small bags
- Groups and big families
Prices start from these amounts and depend on your exact pickup and drop-off addresses. They are per vehicle, not per person, and include driver, fuel and tolls. Child seats are available as a paid extra. Enter your addresses in the booking form below to see your exact fixed price before you book.
Optional Stops Between Rome and Pescara
The road to Pescara crosses some of the wildest mountains in central Italy, so you can make the trip part of your holiday. Your luggage stays in the car and your driver waits for you, then you carry on to the coast the same day.
| Stop | Why stop | Time to allow |
|---|---|---|
| Tivoli | Villa d'Este and its fountains, or Hadrian's Villa, just outside Rome | about 2 h |
| L'Aquila | The capital of Abruzzo, with its rebuilt old town and Basilica of Collemaggio | about 1 h 30 |
| Rocca Calascio or Santo Stefano di Sessanio | A hilltop castle and a stone village in the Gran Sasso mountains | about 2 h |
| Sulmona | Medieval town famous for its colourful sugared almonds (confetti) | about 1 h 30 |
Stops are added at a fixed price agreed in advance. Tell us in the booking notes or on WhatsApp which stop you would like, and we confirm the price before you travel.
Rome to Pescara: Bus, Train or Private Car?
| Time | Cost | Door to door | Luggage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | About 2.5 to 3 hours from Roma Tiburtina | About €10–€25 per person | No: you first get to Tiburtina, then take a taxi in Pescara | Hold luggage |
| Train | About 3.5 to 4 hours, usually with a change | About €15–€30 per person | No | You carry it on and off the train |
| Private transfer | About 2 h 15 from Rome, 2 h 45 from Fiumicino | Fixed per car: €500 sedan (1–3 people), €520–€580 minivan (up to 7) | Yes | Stays in the car with you |
For one or two people travelling light, the bus is the cheapest way to Pescara. A Rome to Pescara private transfer is worth it when you land at Fiumicino after a long flight, travel with luggage, children or older relatives, or are a group: for four people, the Standard Minivan at €520 is about €130 each, door to door, with no trip across Rome to the bus station.
Private Driver from Rome to Pescara: What to Expect
On a Rome to Pescara private transfer, your driver arrives at your Rome address at the time you chose, helps with the luggage and confirms the route with you. The drive follows the A24 motorway east past Tivoli and through the tunnels under the Gran Sasso, then the A25 or the A14 down to the coast, and takes about 2 hours 15 minutes.
There is bottled water, air conditioning and USB charging on board, and you can stop for a coffee or a photo of the mountains whenever you like.
Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Pescara Private Transfer
Most international flights to central Italy land in Rome, not Pescara. Your Fiumicino Airport to Pescara transfer starts when you land: your driver meets you after baggage claim with a name sign and drives you directly to Pescara, with no train into Rome and no bus from Tiburtina.
- Price from FCO: €590 Business Sedan (1–3 passengers), €610 Standard Minivan, €670 Business Minivan (up to 7 passengers), €1,340 Minibus (up to 12). Tolls included.
- Distance and time: about 240 km (149 miles), about 2 hours 45 minutes.
- Meeting point: after baggage claim, your driver waits for you with a name sign.
- Free waiting: 60 minutes from landing. We track your flight, so a delay costs nothing extra.
Pescara also has its own small airport, Abruzzo Airport (PSR), with mostly European flights. If your flight lands there, or you fly home from there, we can drive you between Pescara Airport and Rome too.
Arriving in Pescara: City, Coast and Countryside
Your driver takes you to the door, wherever you are staying: a hotel on the seafront, an apartment in the centre, a family home in Chieti, Montesilvano or Francavilla al Mare, or a country house in the hills. As a licensed NCC operator, we are authorised to enter limited traffic zones (ZTL); only where a street is pedestrian-only do we stop at the closest point and help with the luggage.
Visiting family in Abruzzo, or staying in a smaller town inland or along the coast? We drive you there too; send us the address and we confirm a fixed price.
About Pescara and the Abruzzo Coast
Pescara is the largest city in Abruzzo, a lively seaside town with long sandy beaches and a seafront promenade that runs for kilometres. The white Ponte del Mare, a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the mouth of the river, has become its symbol.
- Gabriele D’Annunzio: the famous poet was born in Pescara, and his birthplace in the old town is a museum.
- Costa dei Trabocchi: south of the city, the coast is dotted with trabocchi, old wooden fishing platforms built over the sea, some now restaurants.
- Mountains nearby: the national parks of the Majella and the Gran Sasso are about an hour inland.
- Food: try arrosticini, small lamb skewers, and the local Montepulciano d’Abruzzo red wine.
Planning your stay? The official tourism website of the Abruzzo Region, Abruzzo Turismo, has ideas for the coast, the mountains and the villages.
Pescara to Rome or Fiumicino Airport Private Transfer
Every Rome to Pescara private transfer also runs in the other direction: from any address in Pescara or Abruzzo to any address in Rome, to Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or to Civitavecchia cruise port. You choose the pickup time when you book. Flying home from Rome? Tell us your flight time and we help you choose a pickup time with a safe margin.
Travelling on from Rome? See our Rome airport transfers, our Rome to Umbria and Rome to Tuscany private transfers, or our Rome to Naples private transfer.
Rome to Pescara Private Transfer: Practical Information
- Distance: about 210 km (130 miles) from central Rome, about 240 km (149 miles) from Fiumicino Airport.
- Journey time: about 2 hours 15 minutes from Rome and 2 hours 45 minutes from FCO, longer with stops.
- Pickup: any address in Rome, Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Ciampino Airport (CIA), Roma Termini or Civitavecchia port.
- Drop-off: any address in Pescara, Chieti, Montesilvano, Francavilla al Mare and the rest of Abruzzo, including Pescara Airport (PSR).
- Vehicles: Business Sedan (1–3 passengers, €500), Standard Minivan (up to 7, €520), Business Minivan (up to 7, €580), Minibus or 2 Business Minivans (up to 12, €1,160).
- Stops: Tivoli, L’Aquila, the Gran Sasso villages or Sulmona on request, at a fixed price agreed in advance.
- Included: English-speaking driver, fuel, motorway tolls, parking, luggage help and bottled water. Child seats are a paid extra.
- Booking confirmation: instant confirmation by email. The day before your transfer, we send your driver’s name and direct number.
- Payment: pay the driver in cash or by card, or pay a 10% deposit online by card or PayPal.
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before pickup.
- Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Rome to Pescara Private Transfer
How much is a private transfer from Rome to Pescara?
A Rome to Pescara private transfer costs a fixed price per car, not per person: from €500 for a Business Sedan (1–3 passengers), €520 for a Standard Minivan and €580 for a Business Minivan (up to 7 passengers), and €1,160 for a Minibus (up to 12). From Fiumicino Airport it is from €590, €610, €670 and €1,340. Tolls, fuel and parking are included.
How far is Pescara from Rome, and how long is the drive?
Pescara is about 210 km (130 miles) from Rome. The drive takes about 2 hours 15 minutes on the A24 and A25 motorways across the Apennines. From Fiumicino Airport it is about 240 km and 2 hours 45 minutes.
Can you pick us up at Fiumicino Airport and drive us straight to Pescara?
Yes. Your driver meets you after baggage claim with a name sign and drives you directly to Pescara. We track your flight, and the first 60 minutes of waiting after landing are free.
How do I get from Rome to Pescara by bus or train?
Buses leave from Roma Tiburtina and take about 2.5 to 3 hours, for about €10–€25 per person. Trains take about 3.5 to 4 hours, usually with a change. In both cases you first need to cross Rome to the station, and take a taxi in Pescara.
What is the easiest way to get from Fiumicino Airport to Pescara?
By public transport, most travellers first go into Rome and then take a bus from Tiburtina, which takes 4 hours or more in total. A private transfer takes you directly from the arrivals hall to your door in about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Can you drive us to Pescara Airport (PSR)?
Yes. We drive between Rome or Fiumicino and Abruzzo Airport (PSR) in Pescara, at a fixed price. Tell us your flight time and we help you choose a safe pickup time.
Can we stop on the way from Rome to Pescara?
Yes. Popular stops are Tivoli (Villa d’Este), L’Aquila, the Gran Sasso villages of Rocca Calascio and Santo Stefano di Sessanio, and Sulmona. Stops are added at a fixed price agreed in advance.
Do you drive to other towns in Abruzzo?
Yes. We drive to Chieti, Montesilvano, Francavilla al Mare, Vasto, the Costa dei Trabocchi, the mountain villages and any other address in Abruzzo. Send us the address and we confirm a fixed price.
What is Pescara famous for?
Pescara is famous for its long sandy beaches and seafront, the white Ponte del Mare bridge, the poet Gabriele D’Annunzio, who was born here, and its food, especially arrosticini lamb skewers. The Costa dei Trabocchi and the Majella and Gran Sasso mountains are nearby.
Is a private transfer worth it compared to the bus?
For one or two people travelling light, the bus is cheaper. A private transfer is worth it after a long flight, with luggage, children or a group: for four people, the Standard Minivan at €520 is about €130 each, door to door.
Do you offer transfers from Pescara to Rome or Fiumicino Airport?
Yes. We drive from any address in Pescara or Abruzzo to Rome, to Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or to Civitavecchia cruise port, at the same fixed prices. You choose the pickup time when you book.
Is the road from Rome to Pescara safe in winter?
Yes. The A24 and A25 are major motorways and are kept open in winter, though snow can occur in the mountain sections. Our cars carry winter tyres or chains as required by Italian law, and your driver checks the road conditions before you leave.
