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How to get from Rome to Positano

In this in-depth route guide, you can compare the best ways to travel the 275 kilometers (171 miles) from Rome to Positano. Our team of indpendent travel experts researched each route — breaking down each option by travel time, price, and comfort. Plus, we’ll share the best booking options to help you get the best deal.

Written by Ela - Senior Travel WriterReviewed by Maarten - Trip Planning ExpertLast updated: November 1, 2024

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Why visit Positano?

Positano is a scenic beach town in Italy, home to some of the most panoramic views on the Amalfi Coast. What many don’t know is its long history as a holiday resort from as far back as the Roman Empire. Experience its age-old charm in the quiet neighbourhood of Montepertuso, the highest hamlet of Nocelle, and the jaw-dropping Path of the Gods.

The best time to visit Positano is from late April to September, when the weather is sunny and the waters are warm. Sunbathe at Positano’s beaches — like Spiaggia Grande and Fornillo. And take a walking tour to Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta and its majolica-tiled dome, which houses a Byzantine Black Madonna and Child from the 13th century.

What are the 4 ways to travel from Rome to Positano?

There are 4 ways to travel the 275 kilometers (171 miles) from Rome to Positano. You can choose between the bus, direct minivan, private transfer and train via Naples. The journey takes 2 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes and the quickest way is by train via Naples. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at €30 ($32).

Transport

Duration

Pricing

Transport Options

Bus

4h 30m

From €30 ($32)

Train via Naples

2h 35m - 4h 45m

From €48 ($52)

Direct Minivan

3h 45m - 3h 50m

From €94 ($100)

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Private Transfer

3h 20m - 3h 50m

From €495 ($535)

Book Tickets

Rome to Positano by Bus

Duration: 4h 30m

Costs: €30 ($32)

Duration: 4h 30m

Costs: €30 ($32)

The bus is the only direct public transfer when travelling from Rome to Positano. It is also one of the cheapest options with fares from €30 ($32).

The downside is that there is only one bus operator on this route, and it offers only one trip daily. The Marozzi bus leaves Rome at 07:00 and gets you to Positano in 4 hours 30 minutes.

Departure and arrival station

The only bus is available at Roma Tiburtina Bus Station right in the city centre.

There is no bus station in Positano. Rather, you will be dropped off at Chiesa Nuova bus stop. From here, you can get to nearby accommodations and establishments on foot.

Bus Schedule from Rome to Positano

Rome

Positano

07:00

4h30m

11:30

Marozzi

€30 ($32)

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If you miss this only bus departure from Rome to Naples, you can take other options, which we discuss in the next sections.

Rome to Positano by Train via Naples

Duration: 2h 35m - 4h 45m

Costs: €48 ($52)

Duration: 2h 35m - 4h 45m

Costs: €48 ($52)

There is also no train station in Positano, so there are no direct trains that you can take. When travelling from Rome to Positano by train, you’ll have to make several transfers, which include 2 trains and a bus or a ferry.

Taking the train is a cheap alternative when you miss the only bus bound for Positano. The trip can be quite hectic because of all the transfers, but the rides are mostly interconnected, making your journey a bit easier.

Do you still want to take the train from Rome to Positano? Below is a step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Rome to Naples by Train

Duration: 55m - 1h 50m

Costs: €26 ($28)

Duration: 55m - 1h 50m

Costs: €26 ($28)

The first step is to get from Rome to Naples by train. You can choose from regional or high-speed trains that are both spacious and comfortable. They just vary in speed and costs.

The most cost-efficient train is the regional train, which takes 3-4 hours and costs €14 ($15.20). They are the slowest, but the travel time difference compared to the high-speed trains is only about 1-2.5 hours.

If you’re not in a hurry, you can take the regional train instead of spending more on a high-speed train.

Rome Termini

Smart Class

Casoria Afragola

07:40

0h 59m

08:39

09:41

0h 56m

10:37

10:40

0h 59m

11:39

11:40

0h 57m

12:37

12:30

0h 57m

13:27

12:40

0h 55m

13:35

13:30

0h 57m

14:27

13:40

0h 57m

14:37

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15:27

15:30

0h 55m

16:25

16:30

0h 57m

17:27

17:15

1h 1m

18:16

18:30

0h 58m

19:28

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0h 55m

20:25

19:40

0h 58m

20:38

20:30

0h 55m

21:25

21:30

0h 55m

22:25

21:40

0h 57m

22:37

Italo (NTV)

From €26 ($28)

Rome Termini

Smart Class

Naples Central

06:00

1h 12m

07:12

07:40

1h 14m

08:54

09:41

1h 12m

10:53

10:30

1h 13m

11:43

10:40

1h 13m

11:53

11:15

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11:40

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13:43

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13:53

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14:53

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15:28

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15:43

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1h 13m

16:53

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1h 13m

17:28

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17:43

18:15

1h 13m

19:28

18:40

1h 13m

19:53

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1h 13m

20:28

19:30

1h 13m

20:43

19:40

1h 13m

20:53

20:15

1h 32m

21:47

20:30

1h 13m

21:43

21:15

1h 13m

22:28

21:30

1h 13m

22:43

21:40

1h 13m

22:53

22:05

1h 13m

23:18

22:30

1h 13m

23:43

Italo (NTV)

€26 ($28)

Rome Tiburtina

Smart Class

Naples Central

10:12

1h 31m

11:43

10:57

1h 31m

12:28

12:12

1h 31m

13:43

12:57

1h 46m

14:43

13:57

1h 31m

15:28

14:12

1h 31m

15:43

15:12

1h 31m

16:43

16:00

1h 28m

17:28

16:12

1h 31m

17:43

17:57

1h 31m

19:28

18:57

1h 31m

20:28

19:12

1h 31m

20:43

19:57

1h 50m

21:47

20:12

1h 31m

21:43

20:57

1h 31m

22:28

21:12

1h 31m

22:43

21:35

1h 43m

23:18

22:12

1h 31m

23:43

Italo (NTV)

€26 ($28)

Rome Termini

Prima Class

Naples Central

06:00

1h 12m

07:12

07:40

1h 14m

08:54

09:41

1h 12m

10:53

10:30

1h 13m

11:43

10:40

1h 13m

11:53

11:15

1h 13m

12:28

11:40

1h 13m

12:53

12:30

1h 13m

13:43

12:40

1h 13m

13:53

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1h 13m

14:43

13:40

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14:53

14:15

1h 13m

15:28

14:30

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15:43

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1h 13m

16:43

15:40

1h 13m

16:53

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17:28

16:30

1h 13m

17:43

18:15

1h 13m

19:28

18:40

1h 13m

19:53

19:15

1h 13m

20:28

19:30

1h 13m

20:43

20:15

1h 32m

21:47

21:15

1h 13m

22:28

21:30

1h 13m

22:43

21:40

1h 13m

22:53

22:05

1h 13m

23:18

22:30

1h 13m

23:43

Italo (NTV)

€31 ($34)

Rome Termini

Prima Class

Casoria Afragola

07:40

0h 59m

08:39

09:41

0h 56m

10:37

10:40

0h 59m

11:39

11:40

0h 57m

12:37

12:30

0h 57m

13:27

12:40

0h 55m

13:35

13:30

0h 57m

14:27

13:40

0h 57m

14:37

14:30

0h 57m

15:27

15:30

0h 55m

16:25

16:30

0h 57m

17:27

17:15

1h 1m

18:16

18:30

0h 58m

19:28

19:30

0h 55m

20:25

19:40

0h 58m

20:38

20:30

0h 55m

21:25

21:30

0h 55m

22:25

21:40

0h 57m

22:37

Italo (NTV)

€31 ($34)

Rome Tiburtina

Prima Class

Naples Central

10:12

1h 31m

11:43

10:57

1h 31m

12:28

12:12

1h 31m

13:43

12:57

1h 46m

14:43

13:57

1h 31m

15:28

14:12

1h 31m

15:43

15:12

1h 31m

16:43

16:00

1h 28m

17:28

16:12

1h 31m

17:43

17:57

1h 31m

19:28

18:57

1h 31m

20:28

19:12

1h 31m

20:43

19:57

1h 50m

21:47

20:12

1h 31m

21:43

20:57

1h 31m

22:28

21:12

1h 31m

22:43

21:35

1h 43m

23:18

22:12

1h 31m

23:43

Italo (NTV)

€31 ($34)

Rome Termini Train Station

Standard

Naples P Garibaldi Train Station

06:00

1h 12m

07:12

07:40

1h 14m

08:54

09:41

1h 12m

10:53

10:30

1h 13m

11:43

10:40

1h 13m

11:53

11:15

1h 13m

12:28

11:40

1h 13m

12:53

12:30

1h 13m

13:43

12:40

1h 13m

13:53

13:30

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14:43

13:40

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14:53

14:15

1h 13m

15:28

14:30

1h 13m

15:43

15:30

1h 13m

16:43

15:40

1h 13m

16:53

Italo (NTV)

€35 ($38)

Get Your Tickets

Rome Tiburtina Train Station

Standard

Naples P Garibaldi Train Station

10:12

1h 31m

11:43

10:57

1h 31m

12:28

12:12

1h 31m

13:43

12:57

1h 46m

14:43

13:57

1h 31m

15:28

14:12

1h 31m

15:43

15:12

1h 31m

16:43

16:00

1h 28m

17:28

16:12

1h 31m

17:43

17:57

1h 31m

19:28

18:57

1h 31m

20:28

19:12

1h 31m

20:43

19:57

1h 50m

21:47

20:12

1h 31m

21:43

20:57

1h 31m

22:28

Italo (NTV)

€35 ($38)

Get Your Tickets

Rome Termini

Club Executive Class

Naples Central

06:00

1h 12m

07:12

07:40

1h 14m

08:54

09:41

1h 12m

10:53

10:30

1h 13m

11:43

10:40

1h 13m

11:53

11:15

1h 13m

12:28

11:40

1h 13m

12:53

12:30

1h 13m

13:43

12:40

1h 13m

13:53

13:30

1h 13m

14:43

13:40

1h 13m

14:53

14:15

1h 13m

15:28

14:30

1h 13m

15:43

15:30

1h 13m

16:43

15:40

1h 13m

16:53

Italo (NTV)

€78 ($84)

Get Your Tickets

Rome Termini

Club Executive Class

Casoria Afragola

07:40

0h 59m

08:39

09:41

0h 56m

10:37

10:40

0h 59m

11:39

11:40

0h 57m

12:37

12:30

0h 57m

13:27

12:40

0h 55m

13:35

13:30

0h 57m

14:27

13:40

0h 57m

14:37

14:30

0h 57m

15:27

15:30

0h 55m

16:25

16:30

0h 57m

17:27

17:15

1h 1m

18:16

18:30

0h 58m

19:28

19:30

0h 55m

20:25

19:40

0h 58m

20:38

Italo (NTV)

€78 ($84)

Get Your Tickets

Rome Termini

Salotto Class

Naples Central

06:00

1h 12m

07:12

07:40

1h 14m

08:54

09:41

1h 12m

10:53

10:30

1h 13m

11:43

10:40

1h 13m

11:53

11:15

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12:28

11:40

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12:53

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13:43

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13:53

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14:43

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14:53

14:15

1h 13m

15:28

14:30

1h 13m

15:43

15:30

1h 13m

16:43

15:40

1h 13m

16:53

Italo (NTV)

€120 ($130)

Get Your Tickets

Rome Termini

Salotto Class

Casoria Afragola

07:40

0h 59m

08:39

09:41

0h 56m

10:37

10:40

0h 59m

11:39

11:40

0h 57m

12:37

12:30

0h 57m

13:27

12:40

0h 55m

13:35

13:30

0h 57m

14:27

13:40

0h 57m

14:37

14:30

0h 57m

15:27

15:30

0h 55m

16:25

16:30

0h 57m

17:27

17:15

1h 1m

18:16

18:30

0h 58m

19:28

19:30

0h 55m

20:25

19:40

0h 58m

20:38

Italo (NTV)

€120 ($130)

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We recommend booking your tickets online through BookAway. Their site is intuitive, provides a clear picture of what you can expect, and offers great customer service. If you’re eyeing the best deals, you might occasionally find slightly cheaper tickets on Omio.

You can board the train at Roma Termini, Rome’s main train station located in the city centre. You will get off at Napoli Centrale Station.

Check out our page on Rome to Naples for more details on this route.

Step 2: Naples to Sorrento by Train

Duration: 1h 10m - 1h 15m

Costs: €3.60 ($3.90)

Duration: 1h 10m - 1h 15m

Costs: €3.60 ($3.90)

The trains bound for Sorrento are also available at Napoli Centrale. You just need to go down to the lower level. You can choose from 2 kinds of trains: Circumvesuviana and Campania Express.

Circumvesuviana is the local train line that connects all cities between Naples and Sorrento. A ticket costs €3.60 ($3.90) and the journey takes around 1h 10m - 1h 15m. Note that since it’s mainly taken by locals, these trains can be really crowded during rush hour.
Campania Express trains are newer trains made especially for tourists, so seats are guaranteed. There are only 4 departures with a 1-hour travel time, and it is a bit more expensive at €15.40 ($16.60). These trains are available only from March to October.

Both trains will bring you to Sorrento Train Station in the city centre.

Naples

Sorrento

Several departures every hour from 05:54 to 19:10

Circumvesuviana

€3.60 ($3.90)

No Online Tickets

Naples Porta Nolana Train Station

Standard

Sorrento Train Station

08:22

1h 13m

09:35

11:22

1h 13m

12:35

14:22

1h 13m

15:35

17:22

1h 13m

18:35

Campania Express

€15.40 ($16.60)

Get Your Tickets

Naples P Garibaldi Train Station

Standard

Sorrento Train Station

08:26

1h 9m

09:35

11:26

1h 9m

12:35

14:26

1h 9m

15:35

17:26

1h 9m

18:35

Campania Express

€15.40 ($16.60)

Get Your Tickets

Train tickets can only be bought at the train station. For the full schedules, you can visit Sorrento Insider. More information on this route is also available in our guide for Naples to Sorrento.

Step 3: Sorrento to Positano by Bus or Ferry

Duration: 30m - 1h 40m

Costs: €19.20 ($21)

Duration: 30m - 1h 40m

Costs: €19.20 ($21)

There is no train station in Positano. From Sorrento, you’ll have to take another mode of transportation, which is either a bus or a ferry.

The bus is the cheapest option with fares from €2 ($2.20). You can board one at Sita Bus Terminal just outside the train station. Note that the buses on this route are always full, so you might have to wait a long time or even stand the whole 1-hour bus ride to Positano.

We suggest taking a ferry for a more comfortable and even scenic ride. From the train station, you can take a taxi or a 15-minute walk to the Port of Sorrento. Ferry fares start from €19.20 ($21) and the journey takes around 30m - 1h 40m.

Port of Sorrento

High Speed

Positano Ferry Terminal

10:10

1h 25m

11:35

12:05

1h 25m

13:30

Seremar

From €19.20 ($21)

Port of Sorrento

High Speed

Positano Ferry Terminal

13:00

0h 55m

13:55

17:10

1h 24m

18:34

Alilauro

€20 ($22)

Get Your Tickets

Sorrento

High Speed

Positano

09:00

1h 25m

10:25

09:30

0h 30m

10:00

11:00

0h 35m

11:35

12:25

0h 30m

12:55

16:10

1h 40m

17:50

NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo)

€22 ($24)

Get Your Tickets

You can find more information on our page for Sorrento to Positano.

Rome to Positano by Direct Minivan

Duration: 3h 45m - 3h 50m

Costs: €94 ($100)

Duration: 3h 45m - 3h 50m

Costs: €94 ($100)

The minivan is a shared and direct way to get from Rome to Positano. It’s a bit faster than the bus and the train, but way more expensive!

Travel time is around 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes with fares from €94 ($100).

Departure and arrival station

Enjoy Travelling offers hotel pick-up in Rome, and you can also request to be picked up from Fiumicino Airport. They also have a separate booking available for those coming from Ciampino Airport.

You will be dropped off right at your hotel in Positano.

Minivan schedule from Rome to Positano

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Shuttle

Positano - Any hotel

14:00

3h 45m

17:45

18:00

3h 45m

21:45

Enjoy Travelling

€94 ($100)

Get Your Tickets

Rome Termini Train Station

Shuttle

Positano - Any hotel

14:00

3h 45m

17:45

18:00

3h 45m

21:45

Enjoy Travelling

€94 ($100)

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Rome - Any hotel

Shuttle

Positano - Any hotel

14:00

3h 50m

17:50

18:00

3h 50m

21:50

Enjoy Travelling

€96 ($105)

Get Your Tickets

Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)

Shuttle

Positano - Any hotel

14:00

3h 50m

17:50

18:00

3h 50m

21:50

Enjoy Travelling

€96 ($105)

Get Your Tickets

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Shuttle

Positano - Any hotel

14:00

3h 50m

17:50

18:00

3h 50m

21:50

DTS Travel Group

€130 ($140)

Get Your Tickets

Rome Termini Train Station

Shuttle

Positano - Any hotel

14:00

3h 50m

17:50

18:00

3h 50m

21:50

DTS Travel Group

€130 ($140)

Get Your Tickets

Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)

Shuttle

Positano - Any hotel

14:00

3h 50m

17:50

18:00

3h 50m

21:50

DTS Travel Group

€130 ($145)

Get Your Tickets

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When taking the minivan, it’s best to buy your ticket online beforehand. You can do so via BookAway, which offers excellent customer service.

Rome to Positano by Private Transfer

Duration: 3h 20m - 3h 50m

Costs: €495 ($535)

Duration: 3h 20m - 3h 50m

Costs: €495 ($535)

Do you prefer a private ride from Rome to Positano? While a private transfer is the quickest and most convenient way to complete this journey, expect this option to be expensive. We don’t recommend it unless you are travelling with kids, older parents, or bulky luggage.

You have 3 options depending on your budget and the number of people in your group:

Uber offers the cheapest private transfer from Rome to Positano. Rates start from €390 ($420) for a 2-seater Uber Black Saver.
Taxi fares start from €400 ($435) for groups of 3 to 4 people. You can get a ride from a taxi stand or ask your hotel to call one for you.
BookAway also offers an 8-seater minivan for larger groups with fares from €545 ($590). You can book this online beforehand.

Private Transport options from Rome to Positano

Comfort

Comfort Car 2 PAX

Price per person = €250 ($270)

Enjoy Travelling

€495 ($535)

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Comfort

Comfort Minivan 8 PAX

Price per person = €68 ($74)

Enjoy Travelling

€545 ($590)

Get Your Tickets

Comfort

Comfort Minivan 8 PAX

Price per person = €68 ($74)

Enjoy Travelling

€545 ($590)

Get Your Tickets

Comfort

Comfort Car 3 PAX

Price per person = €195 ($210)

DTS Travel Group

€585 ($635)

Get Your Tickets

Comfort

Comfort Car 2 PAX

Price per person = €320 ($345)

Enjoy Travelling

€635 ($690)

Get Your Tickets

Comfort

Comfort Car 2 PAX

Price per person = €320 ($345)

Enjoy Travelling

€635 ($690)

Get Your Tickets

Comfort

Comfort Minivan 8 PAX

Price per person = €81 ($87)

DTS Travel Group

€645 ($700)

Get Your Tickets

Comfort

Comfort Minivan 6 PAX

Price per person = €110 ($120)

Enjoy Travelling

€670 ($725)

Get Your Tickets

Comfort

Comfort Minivan 6 PAX

Price per person = €110 ($120)

Enjoy Travelling

€670 ($725)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rome to Positano

What is the distance from Rome to Positano?

The distance from Rome to Positano is 275 kilometers (171 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Positano?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Positano is by train via Naples and takes 2 hours 35 minutes.

What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Positano?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Positano is by bus with ticket costs starting from €30 ($32).

Rounding it up

We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Rome to Positano. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.

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About the author(s)

Ela

Ela is a storyteller, content producer, solo traveller and a mermaid-in-training. When she’s not in front of her laptop, you will find her barefoot and living her best tan on some island in the Philippines… Or exploring the depths of its seas as a budding freediver. An island girl at heart, she’ll be happy anywhere there is sea, sand, sun and coffee.

Maarten

Based in Bali, Maarten’s passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you’ll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.

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