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Overview: Train from Rome to Capri
Take a train from Rome to Capri and enjoy the approximately 210 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 46 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 18:45.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 46 |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 18:45 |
Train companies: Italo from Rome to Capri trainsItalo trains will get you between Rome and Capri. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Rome to Capri
Travelling by train from the ancient capital city of Rome to the beautiful island of Capri isn't all that straightforward, but the scenic attractions along the way make it worthwhile. There's no direct, inclusive service taking passengers all the way from A to B. Instead trains go to various picturesque coastal destinations, from where travellers can use local transport to head to one of the two main ferry ports servicing the island.
Which train companies travel from Rome to Capri?
Italo offers by far the fastest service, with just one change. Frecciargento, Frecciarossa and Regionale all put on slow trains involving several transfers.
How long is the train from Rome to Capri?
The rail part of the journey between Rome and Capri can be accomplished in as little as 1 hour 45 minutes, although a few trains take as long as 4 and a half hours. However, travellers should expect to add another hour to 90 minutes for the completion of the trip.
How many trains are there from Rome to Capri?
Around 8 trains a day travel between Rome and Capri. Most are clustered around breakfast time, (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.), with a final departure just after noon. All but two are slow trains.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Rome to Capri?
Departure train station: Rome Termini is a 10 minute walk from the city centre and 30 minutes from the Trevi Fountain. Rome's most important station, it has restaurants and cafes, a parade of shops selling clothes, footwear, toys, books, gifts and high tech gadgets, two spas, a grocery store and a luxurious VIP lounge. The Leonardo Express shuttle train connects it to the Rome Fiumicino Airport, and there's a regular bus from the Rome Ciampino Airport terminal.
Arrival train station: One possible arrival point from Rome is Ercolano (Herculaneum), Piazza Trieste. From here, Naples is 17 to 20 minutes away by train. Once there, passengers should head to Molo Bevellero port, where they can catch a high speed catamaran ferry to Capri which takes about 40 minutes. Other potential destinations are Castellammare Di Stabia, Rovigliano and Pompeii, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino. These are all much further south along the coast, with bus or coach connections to Sorrento's Marina Piccola port, which offers a speedy, 25 minute ferry service to the island.
FAQs: Rome to Capri train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Capri by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Capri, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rome and Capri
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
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