Only one free day? · Day trip from Rome
Orvieto or Assisi?
| Field | Orvieto | Assisi |
|---|---|---|
| Travel time | 1 h 22 Intercity; the 08:20 regional takes 2 h 02. Plus funicular to the old town | 2 h 50 Train 2 h 21 + bus up to the old town; the 07:43 takes 3 h 07 |
| Transport | Train + funicular | Regional train + bus |
| Self-guided | € 28.20–35.80 | € 31.50 |
| Tour | € 159 | € 185 |
| Time needed | 3–4 h | 5–6.50 h |
| Closed | None (Duomo visits restricted during Sunday services) | None |
| Best time | Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct, weekdays | Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct, weekdays |
| Verdict | Worth half a day | Worth a full day |
Our verdict
Orvieto, unless you came for Saint Francis.
Pick Orvieto for a short outing: 82 minutes by Intercity, 3 to 4 hours on site and € 28.20 to € 35.80 with the Duomo ticket. Assisi costs about the same, € 31.50 with the bus and a free Basilica, but the journey is 170 minutes each way and only works well on the 06:45 train. Choose Assisi if Saint Francis and the Basilica's frescoes are the reason, and give it the whole day. If you want both, the three-town tour costs € 159 and gives you a short stop in each.
Last checked: · Train times and fares from Trenitalia's journey planner (searched for 14 October 2026), Metromare times from Cotral and ferries from Travelmar; opening days and ticket prices from each attraction's official site.