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Vatican Museums
One of the world’s greatest museum complexes, known for classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, and the Sistine Chapel. Advance booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portici to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portici to Rome:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portici to Rome costing on average $35 (€29).
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portici to Rome costing on average $123 (€101).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
The journey is about 1h 13m faster (1h 19m by train vs 2h 32m by car) and roughly $34 (€28) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($35 (€29) vs $69 (€56)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Portici to Rome trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:16 AM Portici | 3h18 | 1:34 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:42 AM Portici | 3h30 | 3:12 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Portici | 2h32 | 2:47 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Portici to Rome run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (196 km) distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 121 miles (196 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 35 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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One of the world’s greatest museum complexes, known for classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, and the Sistine Chapel. Advance booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
A celebrated villa museum with major works by Bernini, Caravaggio, and Canova, set inside Villa Borghese gardens. Timed-entry tickets are required and usually need advance reservation.
The city’s historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, featuring Roman bronzes, sculpture, paintings, and superb views over the Forum area.
A grand Baroque square lined with fountains, churches, and elegant facades. It remains one of Rome’s classic walking and people-watching spots.
A famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinità dei Monti, popular for photos, shopping nearby, and city atmosphere.
A characterful district of narrow lanes, ivy-covered facades, and lively evening atmosphere, widely loved for wandering and street photography.
A classic Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and should not contain cream.
Pasta with tomato, guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and chili. Though linked with Amatrice, it is a staple on Roman menus and deeply rooted in local cooking.
A historic trattoria near the Pantheon, respected for traditional Roman dishes such as carbonara, amatriciana, and seasonal specialties in an intimate atmosphere.
A celebrated central Rome dining room and delicatessen known for classic Roman pasta, cured meats, and an exceptional wine list in a lively upscale setting.
A famous Trastevere trattoria known for authentic Roman comfort food, including cacio e pepe, meatballs, and artichokes, with a classic casual feel.
Moderate for Western Europe: food and coffee can be reasonable, but hotels and major tourist areas cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-2 for coffee, 5-10% for good restaurant service; tips are appreciated, not required.
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