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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Positano
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Positano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Positano will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
To travel from Rome to Positano you need to make at least one change.
9903 · Itabus | 10117:401h54Rome Termini9:34Ercolano, Piazza Trieste£501One-way1 change- 9919 · Itabus | 101312:302h04Rome Termini14:34Ercolano, Piazza Trieste£501One-way1 change
- 9903 · Itabus | 10117:401h54Rome Termini9:34Ercolano, Piazza Trieste£501One-way1 change
- 9919 · Itabus | 101312:302h04Rome Termini14:34Ercolano, Piazza Trieste£501One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Rome to Positano
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rome to Positano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £67.
Distance: 219 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£44 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £139 Average Price |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rome to Positano train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Positano trains for tomorrow, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9903 · Itabus | 1011 | On time 7:40 Rome Termini | 1h54 | 9:34 Ercolano, Piazza Trieste | 1 change | |
| 9919 · Itabus | 1013 | On time 12:30 Rome Termini | 2h04 | 14:34 Ercolano, Piazza Trieste | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome to Positano
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Trains from Rome to Positano run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:20, the last at 20:35. The fastest train covers the 219 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 219 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 7:20 |
Last train 20:35 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Italo from Rome to Positano trainsItalo trains will get you between Rome and Positano from £15. 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 Positano
Trains from Rome to Positano run frequently via Casserta, Naples, Torre, or Salerno to Castellammare Di Stabia, the closest train station to Positano. There are regular departures throughout the day and, depending on transfer times, the journey should take between 4 to 5 hours on average. The fastest connections can get you from Italy's ancient capital to the gorgeous Amalfi Coast in just over 3 hours.
Rome to Positano train times: daily departures
Trains from Rome to Positano depart throughout the day, with the first services leaving early in the morning and the latest departures just before midnight. There are up to 10 trains per day during weekdays, but trains are less frequent in the weekend, especially on Sundays. During the week, the majority of services leave in the morning, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m, with a few afternoon and late evening departures.
How long is the journey by train from Rome to Positano?
There are no direct trains from Rome to Positano and the average total journey time is between 4 and 5 hours, depending on stopovers. The quickest route (via Naples Centrale and Torre Annunziata Centrale) takes just under 3.5 hours, while the late evening departures have the longest duration, taking over 7 hours via a change in Salerno.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Rome to Positano?
Departure stations: Trains depart from Termini (in the city center roughly 20-25 minute walk from the Spanish Steps) and Tiburtina, 3 miles northeast of the city center and accessible by subway. Both have a range of shops, eateries, services and amenities for families, business travelers, and disabled passengers.
Arrival station: Trains from Rome to Positano arrive into Castellammare Di Stabia, a district in the southern Metropolitan City of Naples with superb views of the coast and Mount Vesuvius area. The station has limited facilities and is roughly 1 hour from the center of Positano by bus or 45 minutes by taxi.
Which train companies travel from Rome to Positano?
Italy's national rail provider, Trenitalia, operates all the regular services between Rome and Positano, using a combination of their slower Regionale and regular Intercity lines, as well as their high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca services. All services require transfers, with most high-speed services including a change at Salerno, while most Regionale or Intercity services go via Naples.
Trenitalia Rome to Positano
There is at least one Trenitalia service every day from Rome to Positano. The high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca services only depart Rome in the morning, while the Regionale services operate in the afternoon and Intercity Notte trains run late at night. There are fewer fast trains on weekends, with no departures on Saturday afternoons and the late-night Intercity Notte service the only regular scheduled departure on Sunday.
Rome to Positano trains: services on board
All mainline train services have bathrooms and catering options on board, while some smaller Regionale lines may not. All high-speed trains are wheelchair-friendly, and ticket types include standard, premium, business, and executive while each train has first- and second-class options. Free WiFi is also available on most services. There are no official luggage restrictions on Trenitalia services and passengers can carry a bicycle free of charge if it is disassembled or folded up, or fully assembled on Regionale trains if you pay a bicycle surcharge in advance. Dogs, cats, and other small pets are allowed free of charge on all Trenitalia services, as long as they don't take up a seat and that larger dogs wear a muzzle.
How to find cheap train tickets from Rome to Positano?
When searching for cheap tickets for trains from Rome to Positano: plan and book well in advance, be flexible with your travel times and dates, and take time to look around and try different times and dates on the Omio search engine, as prices change frequently and this will give you up-to-date options for selected tickets. Opting for the slower Regionale trains will almost always save you money, as well as ensure you get to pass through some cute Italian towns and stunning coastal scenery at a more leisurely pace!
FAQs: Rome to Positano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Positano 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 Positano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rome and Positano
Most Rome to Positano trains use the Roma Termini to Ercolano, Piazza Trieste station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Positano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Rome station do trains to Positano leave from?
Getting to Roma Termini from Rome city centre
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini train station facilities and services
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Getting to Roma Tiburtina from Rome city centre
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina train station facilities and services
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
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