There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Positano by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 0 train, taxi
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Castellammare di Stabiatrain 0
- Take the taxi from Castellammare di Stabia to Positanotaxi
2h 44m€211–270Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus 538 / ...
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
5h 5m€26–40Bus
- Take the bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Sorrento - Corso Italiabus
4h 59m€28–31Drive 263.8 km
- Drive from Rome to Positanocar 263.8 km
2h 58m€43–62Fly, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane FCO - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
5h 32m€71–181Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
3h 43m€31–64
Rome to Positano by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Positano is to bus which costs €27 - €31 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Positano is to train and line 0 train and taxi which takes 2h 44m and costs €210 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Positano. However, there are services departing from Roma Tiburtina TiBus and arriving at Positano Chiesa Nuova via Sorrento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Positano. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Sorrento via Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Rome and Positano is 278 km. The road distance is 263.8 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Positano without a car is to train and line 0 train and taxi which takes 2h 44m and costs €210 - €270.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Rome to Positano, including transfers.
Rome to Positano bus services, operated by Marozzi Viaggi e Turismo, depart from Roma Tiburtina TiBus station.
Rome to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Positano is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs €27 - €31. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Positano, Italy?
Marozzi Viaggi e Turismo operates a bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Sorrento - Corso Italia once daily. Tickets cost €26–29 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Positano Chiesa Nuova via Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Sorrento, and Sorrento in around 3h 43m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- infoeav@eavsrl.it
- Website
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Castellammare di Stabia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
Train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnello
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
Train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
Train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 080 5790211
- info@marozzivt.it
- Website
- marozzivt.it
Bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Sorrento - Corso Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–29
- Schedules at
- marozzivt.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- €180–220
Amalfi Tour Leader
- Phone
- +393319078577
- Website
- amalfitourleader.it
Taxi Praiano
- Phone
- +393333425837
- Website
- taxipraiano.it
taxi service
- Phone
- +393384411881
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Positano bus services, operated by Marozzi Viaggi e Turismo, arrive at Sorrento - Corso Italia station.
Rome to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Positano is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Rome to Positano.
There are 9033+ hotels available in Positano.