The average train between Rome and Melfi takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome to Melfi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Rome and Melfi. The earliest departure is at 11:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Melfi at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Napoli Centrale and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Melfi. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Melfi station via Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Rome to Melfi train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Melfi train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Melfi station.
Book your Rome to Melfi train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia.
The distance between Rome and Melfi is 281.5 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Melfi via Napoli Centrale and Potenza Centrale in around 6h 19m.