There are 4 ways to get from Rome to Ponza by train, ferry, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, ferry • 3h 43m
Cheapest option
Bus, ferry • 4h 25m
2 alternative options
Train, ferry via Monte San Biagio • 4h 50m
Drive, ferry • 2h 54m
Rome to Ponza by train, bus, walk and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Rome to Ponza is to bus and ferry, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Ponza is to drive and ferry which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 54m.
The distance between Rome and Ponza is 119 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Ponza without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 43m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Rome to Ponza, including transfers.
There are 10+ hotels available in Ponza. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 118.5 km
- Duration: 3h 43m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Ponza, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Rome to Ponza. However, you can take the train to Nettuno, take the walk to Nettuno - Stazione FS, take the bus to Anzio, take the walk to Anzio, then take the ferry to Ponza. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rome to Ponza via Laurentina, Rome Laurentina, Anzio, and Anzio in around 4h 25m.

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Nettuno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €8 - €10
Train from Roma Termini to Monte San Biagio - Terracina Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €13 - €15
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 800 174 471
- cotral.spa@pec.cotralspa.it
- Website
- servizi.cotralspa.it
Bus from Rome Laurentina to Anzio - Stazione FS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Schedules at
- servizi.cotralspa.it

- Phone
- 06 9845083
- Website
- vetor.it
Ferry from Anzio to Ponza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Vetor Aliscafi

- Phone
- 0771.700.604
- info@laziomar.it
- Website
- laziomar.it
Ferry from Anzio to Ponza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €24
- Schedules at
- laziomar.it
- fast Foat
- €24
- Motorboat
- €18

- Phone
- (123) 456-7890
- Website
- circeoponza.it
Ferry from San Felice Circeo to Ponza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Pontina Navigazione

- Phone
- 081 552 07 63
- info@navlib.it
- Website
- navlib.it
Ferry from Terracina to Ponza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €27
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
- Adults
- €20 - €27
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