Your driver will meet you at your address in Rome.
Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage
Trip
You’ll travel in comfort for 2 h 40 min.
Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly
Drop-off
Your driver will drop you off at your address in Montalcino.
Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage
In total
204 km2 h 40 min
Questions & Answers about Traveling from Rome to Montalcino
Can you take a taxi from Rome to Montalcino?
You can take a taxi from Rome to Montalcino, but it would be quite expensive due to the distance, which is approximately 150 miles (240 km). As an alternative choice, consider a private car service like Daytrip, which offers similar services for more affordable booking fees and added benefits.
Can you fly from Rome to Montalcino?
No, you won’t be able to fly directly from Rome to Montalcino since Montalcino does not have an airport. Montalcino is a small Tuscan town so you will need to drive, take the bus, or a train to reach it. It is also not worth it to fly to a nearby airport like Florence or Pisa as the journey to Montalcino from these airports can be long and costly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Daytrip is the most convenient way to experience 14,600+ cities around the world.
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If you're visiting Italy, you will likely find yourself in Rome, and who can blame you? With its rich history, enchanting culture, breathtaking churches, landmarks, and attractions, Rome is a place worth spending time in. But after you've seen the impressive Roman attractions and sampled the wares, what's next? Well, why not take a car trip from Rome to Montalcino?
Montalcino is a small medieval town in the Tuscan countryside. It is intrinsically welcoming, with its old-world layout, historic buildings, and breathtaking wineries and vineyards. If you're a wine enthusiast, it's worth adding to your bucket list, and at Daytrip, we're eager to make your travel wishes a reality.
Our door-to-door service can ensure you're safely and comfortably transported from Rome to Montalcino with no fuss and even a few sightseeing stops. So consider us when booking your trip to this extraordinary town that boasts scenic streets, historic fortresses, and fun activities.
About Montalcino
Montalcino is a utopian-esque town resting atop a hill in the province of Siena in Tuscany. It's a popular town among wine connoisseurs and those who enjoy sampling some of the world's best red wine.
After all, Montalcino is known as the birthplace of Brunello di Montalcino, a much-loved red wine known for its delicious coffee notes and balanced flavor. You can enjoy a glass or two at any of the wineries or while visiting a vineyard.
However, visitors can expect more than wine tasting. There are artistic treasures, quaint cobblestone streets, breathtaking valley views from the surrounding countryside, historical attractions including ancient churches, abbeys, and walls, and a captivating medieval 14th-century fortress to tour!
From Rome to Montalcino: travel tips
There is no denying that the trip from Rome to Montalcino is adventurous, exciting, and memorable. Still, it's often best to keep in mind a few travel tips to ensure a good travel experience. Have a look below to learn a few of our best travel tips:
### Try authentic gelato
There is no shortage - trust us - of gelato shops in Italy and along the drive from Rome to Montalcino, so why not indulge? When you drive with Daytrip, we don't mind making a pitstop so that you can tame your craving with a scoop of authentic Italian gelato.
Just be sure to choose a store that says "gelato artigiano” or “artigianale," as this indicates they use only fresh ingredients and hand-make their ice cream in-store.
### Keep in mind summer is hot
The Western world might be a fan of air conditioning, but it can feel like Italy missed the memo at times, especially when you begin visiting small towns like Tivoli, Civita di Bagnoregio, Montepulciano, and Montalcino.
So, if you're planning a trip to one of these towns—including Montalcino—it's best to plan to be indoors during the hottest time of the day, especially if you're traveling in the summer. Luckily, there are plenty of indoor activities like touring a museum or visiting one of the many churches.
### Validate public transportation tickets
Like other European places, it's important to validate your public transport tickets when traveling from Rome to Montalcino. Often, the tickets between these two places are open-ended, with no date on them and no specific bus or train.
This means that you must validate them at one of the small machines found at a station before catching a bus or train. If this sounds like too much work, consider traveling from Rome to Montalcino with Daytrip rather—no validation or ticket needed!
How to get from Rome to Montalcino
Getting from Rome to Montalcino can be a little complex, considering one is a bustling metropolis and the other a small—but popular—wine town. Fortunately, to save you the hassle of endless Googling, we've listed a few of the travel options that are available.
### From Rome to Montalcino by flight
You can't fly the entire way to Montalcino from Rome, but you can fly from Rome to Florence and then drive via rental car, taxi, or private car service to Montalcino. However, you will often need to take a train to the airport and then book a flight there or online.
Although flying might seem appealing, taking a train to the airport and then driving can add travel time to your trip, and it's often expensive. For example, the entire trip can take about four hours and 11 minutes, and the cost is as high as $300 (€330) at times. So consider this when deciding if it's the right way for you to travel.
### From Rome to Montalcino by bus
If you want an uber-affordable way to travel from Rome to Montalcino, consider taking the bus. A ticket can cost as little as $17 (€15), and the popular coach line Flixbus offers numerous trip time options, with a bus leaving every two hours.
However, the major downside of traveling by bus is that the average trip takes about five and a half hours, and there are often transfers and stopovers.
Additionally, if you do not want to travel with Flixbus, there are many other options, like Autolinee Federico, Tiemme Spa, Marino Autolinee, and Itabus, which offer trips between these cities daily.
### From Rome to Montalcino by train
Taking a train from Rome to Montalcino is another affordable option, but it's important to note that it's the slowest way to travel between the two cities. You must catch a Trenitalia train from Rome to Montepescali, which involves a transfer and a long stop, before traveling onward by train to Buonconvento.
From Buonconvento, you must take a taxi or bus to Montalcino. It's often not worth it unless you have time to spare and want to experience a train trip through the Tuscan countryside.
### From Rome to Montalcino by private car
Traveling from Rome to Montalcino by private car service is often the best way to get between these two destinations. When you travel with Daytrip, you'll receive superior service, luxury seating, and affordable door-to-door services and enjoy a leisurely but time-efficient trip.
If you don't plan on sightseeing, we can get you from Rome to Montalcino in less than two and a half hours, making it by far the fastest way to travel. But if you do want to sightsee, our friendly English-speaking drivers can recommend a few stops or accommodate your already booked travel destinations. Convenient, right?
Things to do when you get to Montalcino
Making the trip from Rome to Montalcino? It's unsurprising that so many travelers continue visiting Montalcino repeatedly, considering the town is alluring, charming, and filled to the brim with interesting nooks and crannies worth exploring.
So whether you're eager to sightsee or want to participate in a few of the town's action-packed activities or wine tastings, you're guaranteed to never encounter a dull moment. Let's take a look at what you can do:
### Visit the churches
Although Montalcino's population is only about 5,900, there are quite a few churches. Visiting the churches will give you a good idea of the town's sense of culture, art, architecture, and religion's role in everyday life.
If you're interested, stop at Cattedrale del Santissimo Salvatore, Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, Chiesa del Corpus Domini, Chiesa di San Pietro, and Chiesa della Madonna del Soccorso. Most of these, barring the last, are in the center of town!
### Tour the wineries
You cannot visit Montalcino without taking a tour of one of the local wineries and vineyards—of which there are plenty. As one of the premier wine producers in Italy, it's unsurprising that Montalcino attracts many wine aficionados yearly.
If you enjoy wine, you'll be pleased to know you can buy a bottle or more of the favorites you sample and have them shipped back home.
We recommend trying a few of the local favorites, such as Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello di Montalcino, at wineries like Enoteca San Giorgio, Enoteca Bacchus, and Enoteca Grotta del Brunello.
### Visit Sant’Antimo Abbey
History enthusiasts will want to plan a tour of the Sant'Antimo Abbey, surrounded by spectacular views of local olive trees and vineyards. This abbey dates back to the 9th century and has an intriguing mixed history, with it falling into and out of many hands over the centuries, including Emperor Charlemagne's.
Although it was in disrepair for nearly four hundred years, famed architect Giuseppe Partini brought it back to life in 1870, making it the beautiful attraction it is today.
When you visit, be prepared to see simple but gorgeous stonework, intricate carvings, and nothing ornate.
When is the best time to visit Montalcino?
For most casual travelers, the best time to drive from Rome to Montalcino and enjoy this city is during the summer when the weather is hot and the days are long and sunny. However, those who are wine enthusiasts should consider visiting Montalcino during August in the off-season.
In August, the town hosts the Benvenuto Brunello, a wine event honoring the new vintage Brunello di Montalcino, released yearly for public consumption. This event is exciting and insightful, but it's also fun. Plus, the off-season boasts reduced hotel rates and cheaper attractions in the town. Just be prepared for chillier weather, colder nights, and shorter days.
Visit these sights on the way
Tivoli
Scattered with stunning ruins and impressive waterfalls, Tivoli embodies the true meaning of picturesque. A Town Built on Waterfalls
Civita di Bagnoregio
On a lush plateau, this ancient city is overflowing with lush greenery as it slowly returns to the earth. The Shrinking Garden of Eden
National Archeological Museum Chiusi
Walk through ancient history, one floor at a time, and take some extra time to visit the 2500-year-old tombs nearby. The Monkey on History’s Back
Montepulciano
Steep, twisty, cobbled lanes clamber up through an ancient, stony cityscape draped over a ridge. Medieval town of rare beauty
San Quirico d'Orcia
Surrounded by rolling hills, this charming ancient village is a picture-perfect slice of Tuscany. A Living Postcard
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“We did not know what to expect with this trip and booked from Australia. We were initially looking for an easy way to travel from Granada to Malaga. We decided not to waste the opportunity to see something additional on our way. Miguel certainly exceeded our expectations. His English was excellent (unfortunately we speak very little Spanish), and he was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the regions as we passed through and also discussing some of the local ways. Miguel took us to Antequera as planned and ensured we were able to easily get our tickets to the attractions without any sense of rushing us. We were picked up and dropped off punctually and really enjoyed our trip. Hopefully we will return to Spain and we can use this service again sometime.”
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Children
If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!
Pets
Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.
Tips
Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).
Luggage
Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm
Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm
Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.
Payment methods
Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!
Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!
Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
