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National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
The main museum for Paestum’s finds, displaying sculpture, tomb paintings, and artifacts that explain the city’s Greek and Roman past.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
66
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Paestum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Paestum will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 66 trains that leave Rome for Paestum on Mon, Aug 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 268 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale 21077 · Regionale 5585 · Regionale 5247
Regionale 21083 · Regionale 5247
Regionale 12655 · Regionale 21047 · Regionale 5583
Regionale 21061 · Regionale 5233
Regionale 5893 · Regionale 5901 · Regionale 5245
FRECCIAROSSA 9639+
Intercity 561
FRECCIAROSSA 9639+
Intercity 561+
PAESTUM LINK PAR19
FRECCIAROSSA 8333+
Regionale 5581
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+
Regionale 5239
FRECCIAROSSA 9611+
Regionale 5583Trains from Rome to Paestum run on average 39 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 166 miles (268 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 166 miles (268 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 4:35 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Paestum trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9977+ Intercity 561 | Delayed 11:42 AM 1:40 PMRome Termini | 6h23 | 8:03 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
9977+ Regionale 5337 | Delayed 11:42 AM 1:40 PMRome Termini | 5h07 | 6:47 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
9977+ Regionale 5245 | Delayed 11:42 AM 1:40 PMRome Termini | 5h52 | 7:32 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 5584 | 3:05 PM Rome Termini | 2h46 | 5:51 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 707+ Regionale 5245 | 3:26 PM Rome Termini | 4h06 | 7:32 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale 5337 | On time 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 3h17 | 6:47 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Intercity 561 | On time 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 4h33 | 8:03 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale 5245 | On time 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 4h02 | 7:32 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21075 · Regionale 5585 · Regionale 5208 | 3:36 PM Rome Termini | 5h50 | 9:26 PM Paestum station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21075 · Regionale 5585 · Regionale 5247 | 3:36 PM Rome Termini | 6h05 | 9:41 PM Paestum station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 561 | 4:26 PM Rome Termini | 3h37 | 8:03 PM Paestum station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21081 · Regionale 5247 | 4:36 PM Rome Termini | 5h05 | 9:41 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Intercity 561 | Delayed 3:17 PM 5:15 PMRome Termini | 2h48 | 8:03 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 5247 | Delayed 3:17 PM 5:15 PMRome Termini | 4h26 | 9:41 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 5585 · Regionale 5208 | Delayed 3:17 PM 5:15 PMRome Termini | 4h11 | 9:26 PM Paestum station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 591+ Regionale 5247 | 5:26 PM Rome Termini | 4h15 | 9:41 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Intercity 561 | 5:53 PM Rome Termini | 2h10 | 8:03 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Regionale 5585 · Regionale 5208 | 6:20 PM Rome Termini | 3h06 | 9:26 PM Paestum station | 2 transfers | |
8143+ Regionale 5247 | 6:30 PM Rome Termini | 3h11 | 9:41 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale 5247 | 7:00 PM Rome Termini | 2h41 | 9:41 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 795+ Regionale 5339 | 11:26 PM Rome Ostiense | 6h58 | 6:24 AM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 795+ Regionale 5214 · PAESTUM LINK PAR01 | 11:26 PM Rome Ostiense | 8h18 | 7:44 AM Paestum | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
Regionale 21053 · Regionale 5581 · PAESTUM LINK PAR09 | 5:31 AM Rome Termini | 6h26 | 11:57 AM Paestum | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21053 · Regionale 5581 | 5:31 AM Rome Termini | 4h31 | 10:02 AM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
8191+ Regionale 5581 | On time 6:00 AM Rome Termini | 4h02 | 10:02 AM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
8191+ Intercity 551 | On time 6:00 AM Rome Termini | 6h45 | 12:45 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
8191+ Regionale 5215 | On time 6:00 AM Rome Termini | 3h04 | 9:04 AM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 701+ Regionale 5581 | 6:26 AM Rome Termini | 3h36 | 10:02 AM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 701+ Regionale 5581 · PAESTUM LINK PAR09 | 6:26 AM Rome Termini | 5h31 | 11:57 AM Paestum | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8333+ Regionale 5581 | 7:30 AM Rome Termini | 2h32 | 10:02 AM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21057 · Regionale 5583 | 7:36 AM Rome Termini | 6h27 | 2:03 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12655 · Regionale 21047 · Regionale 5583 | 8:06 AM Rome Termini | 5h57 | 2:03 PM Paestum station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 551 | 9:26 AM Rome Termini | 3h19 | 12:45 PM Paestum station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9605+ Intercity 551 | 9:53 AM Rome Termini | 2h52 | 12:45 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 501+ Regionale 5583 | 10:18 AM Rome Ostiense | 3h45 | 2:03 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Regionale 5583 | On time 10:30 AM Rome Termini | 3h33 | 2:03 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21061 · Regionale 5233 | 10:36 AM Rome Termini | 4h28 | 3:04 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
9971+ Regionale 5583 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 3h23 | 2:03 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
9971+ Regionale 5239 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 5h50 | 4:30 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
9971+ Regionale 5233 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 4h24 | 3:04 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611+ Regionale 5583 | 11:25 AM Rome Termini | 2h38 | 2:03 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 727+ Regionale 5233 | 11:26 AM Rome Termini | 3h38 | 3:04 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21067 · Regionale 5239 · PAESTUM LINK PAR17 | 11:56 AM Rome Termini | 6h39 | 6:35 PM Paestum | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21067 · Regionale 22147 · Regionale 5336 | 11:56 AM Rome Termini | 4h24 | 4:20 PM Paestum station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21067 · Regionale 5239 | 11:56 AM Rome Termini | 4h34 | 4:30 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale 5233 | 12:00 PM Rome Termini | 3h04 | 3:04 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 553 | 12:26 PM Rome Termini | 3h23 | 3:49 PM Paestum station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8947+ Intercity 553 | On time 12:30 PM Rome Termini | 3h19 | 3:49 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
8947+ Regionale 5239 | On time 12:30 PM Rome Termini | 4h00 | 4:30 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
8947+ Regionale 5337 | On time 12:30 PM Rome Termini | 6h17 | 6:47 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21071 · Regionale 5337 · PAESTUM LINK PAR19 | 12:56 PM Rome Termini | 7h24 | 8:20 PM Paestum | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21071 · Regionale 4297 · Regionale 5203 | 12:56 PM Rome Termini | 4h50 | 5:46 PM Paestum station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21071 · Regionale 5337 | 12:56 PM Rome Termini | 5h51 | 6:47 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Intercity 553 | 1:00 PM Rome Termini | 2h49 | 3:49 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9619+ Regionale 22147 · Regionale 5336 | 1:25 PM Rome Termini | 2h55 | 4:20 PM Paestum station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12735 · Regionale 21051 · Regionale 5337 | 1:36 PM Rome Termini | 5h11 | 6:47 PM Paestum station | 2 transfers | |
9977+ Regionale 5245 | On time 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 5h52 | 7:32 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
9977+ Regionale 5337 | On time 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 5h07 | 6:47 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
9977+ Intercity 561 | On time 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 6h23 | 8:03 PM Paestum station | 1 transfer | |
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The main museum for Paestum’s finds, displaying sculpture, tomb paintings, and artifacts that explain the city’s Greek and Roman past.
Home of the celebrated diver fresco, this gallery section presents one of Magna Graecia’s most famous painted tombs and related finds.
A museum section focused on sacred deposits, metopes, and ritual objects that illuminate worship and temple life in ancient Paestum.
The archaeological park is the core visitor area, combining temples, open spaces, walls, and museum access in one outstanding walkable site.
A broad green area inside the ruins where the temples can be admired from multiple angles, especially beautiful in softer evening light.
The main pedestrian route through the ancient city helps visitors grasp the urban layout while linking gates, forum, and temple precincts.
Buffalo mozzarella from the Paestum plain, prized for rich milk and protected tradition. Best eaten fresh the day it is made.
Fresh buffalo-milk ricotta, delicate and creamy, often eaten plain or warm from the dairy. A hallmark of the Sele plain.
Simple salad of ripe local tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, and olive oil. It reflects Campania's dairy and produce traditions.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Tenuta Vannulo, known for creative cuisine centered on exceptional buffalo dairy in a refined rural setting.
Historic buffalo farm and dairy shop famous for ultra-fresh mozzarella, yogurt, and simple local dishes in a popular countryside setting.
Well-known local pizzeria and restaurant serving Neapolitan pizza and Campanian staples in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Amalfi Coast hotspots. B&Bs, casual dining, and local trains are fairly priced, though summer stays near the coast cost more.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; taxis can be rounded up; small change is enough at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Paestum by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paestum, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome to Paestum trains use the Roma Termini to Paestum station pair, with some services arriving at Paestum. Use this guide to compare Rome and Paestum train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
Paestum is 1 km from Paestum city centre. Public transport options include:
Paestum has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Barlotti, Ristorante Nettuno
Ticket office support is available at Paestum.
Available at Paestum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paestum: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paestum.
Nearby hotels include Mec Paestum Hotel, Hotel Esplanade, Hotel Cerere.
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