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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!​