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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.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Maria Capua Vetere to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Maria Capua Vetere to Rome will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 54 trains that leave Santa Maria Capua Vetere for Rome on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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 5822 · Regionale 12624
Regionale 5834
Regionale 5826 · Regionale 12640
Regionale 5816 · Regionale Veloce 12598
Regionale 5818 · Regionale 5842
Regionale 5803+
FRECCIAROSSA 8300
Regionale 5803+
9972
Regionale 5189+
FRECCIARGENTO 8314
Regionale 5811+
9958
Regionale 5821+
FRECCIAROSSA 8306Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Maria Capua Vetere 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 train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. 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: 107 miles (173 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Maria Capua Vetere to Rome:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Maria Capua Vetere to Rome costing on average $19 (€16).
A bus is $125 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santa Maria Capua Vetere to Rome costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Flight takes on average 2h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Maria Capua Vetere to Rome trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5836 | 5:20 AM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 3h14 | 8:34 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5806+ Intercity 703+ FRECCIARGENTO 8302 | 8:44 AM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 3h21 | 12:05 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5806 · Regionale 12606 | 8:44 AM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 3h43 | 12:27 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5806+ Intercity 703+ 9928 | On time 8:44 AM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 2h46 | 11:30 AM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5806+ Intercity 703+ 9958 | On time 8:44 AM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 8h45 | 5:29 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5817+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 2:16 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 2h44 | 5:00 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5817+ Intercity 556 | 2:16 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 3h18 | 5:34 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5817 · Regionale 21092 | 2:16 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 4h08 | 6:24 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5817+ 9958 | On time 2:16 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 3h13 | 5:29 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5189+ 9958 | On time 3:22 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 2h07 | 5:29 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5189+ FRECCIARGENTO 8314 | 3:22 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 1h43 | 5:05 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5808 · Regionale 23355 | 4:39 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 2h55 | 7:34 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5829+ Intercity 704 | 7:16 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 3h04 | 10:20 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5841+ FRECCIAROSSA 8326 | 8:08 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 3h49 | 11:57 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5841 · Regionale 5656 · Regionale 21038 | 8:08 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 3h32 | 11:40 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5841 · Regionale 5656+ InterCityNotte 798 | 8:08 PM Santa Maria Capua Vetere station | 3h41 | 11:49 PM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Santa Maria Capua Vetere to Rome run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:55, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 3:55 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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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.
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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.
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A historic trattoria near the Pantheon, respected for traditional Roman dishes such as carbonara, amatriciana, and seasonal specialties in an intimate atmosphere.
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Moderate for Western Europe: food and coffee can be reasonable, but hotels and major tourist areas cost more.
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