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Compare bus, train, and flight for Positano to Rome
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Positano to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $121 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Rome:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Positano to Rome costing on average $55.
A train is $70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Positano to Rome costing on average $121.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 57m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22. The journey takes 3h 34m versus 3h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Positano to Rome
How to get from Positano to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Positano to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
23 - 23R3:00 PM5h00Positano, SS163 (Chiesa Nuova)8:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
23 - 23R3:00 PM5h00Positano, SS163 (Chiesa Nuova)8:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ12686:35 AM0h50Naples International Airport7:25 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$3501One-way0 transfers
Other options
Itabus | 1012 · 99481:15 PM3h15Ercolano, Piazza Trieste4:30 PMRome Termini$701One-way1 transfer
Itabus | 1002 · 99543:35 PM2h55Positano6:30 PMRome Termini$851One-way1 transfer
AZ12703:05 PM1h00Naples International Airport4:05 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
AZ12747:35 PM1h00Naples International Airport8:35 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
AZ126411:20 AM1h00Naples International Airport12:20 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Rome:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Positano to Rome costing on average $55.
A train is $70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Positano to Rome costing on average $121.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 57m.
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Positano and Rome as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ercolano, Piazza Trieste and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Positano, Mandara (Parcheggio) and arrive in Rome, Via Marsala (Hotel Royal Santina).
- Travel with ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., Enjoy Traveling s.a.s. Sorrento, Marozzi, TTI Leonettibus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Itabus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Italo to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with ITA to go to Rome by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with Enjoy Traveling s.a.s. Sorrento, Marozzi, TTI Leonettibus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
- 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
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