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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. 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 bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $393.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $393 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Positano to Rome
Compare the available ways to get from Positano to Rome, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Rome:
A bus is $320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Positano to Rome costing on average $393.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 3h 58m 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.
0546:55 PM 4h05 Salerno, Piazza della Concordia 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
0546:55 PM 4h05 Salerno, Piazza della Concordia 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Itabus | 1012 · 99461:15 PM 2h15 Ercolano, Piazza Trieste 3:30 PM Rome Termini $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Itabus | 1014 · 99626:15 PM 2h15 Ercolano, Piazza Trieste 8:30 PM Rome Termini $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Itabus | 1012 · 99501:15 PM 2h30 Ercolano, Piazza Trieste 3:45 PM Rome Termini $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Itabus | 1014 · 99626:15 PM 2h32 Ercolano, Piazza Trieste 8:47 PM Rome Tiburtina $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Itabus | 1014 · 99625:45 PM 2h45 Pompei station 8:30 PM Rome Termini $54 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1252 · AZ21338:25 AM 5h45 Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport 2:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport $372 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1252 · AZ20458:25 AM 4h45 Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport 1:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport $396 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Rome:
A bus is $320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Positano to Rome costing on average $393.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Positano, Mandara (Parcheggio) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., FlixBus, Marozzi, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with ITA, British Airways, Swiss to go to Rome by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., FlixBus, Marozzi, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus.
- 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
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