How to travel from Rome to Paestum

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Paestum

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Paestum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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 train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $21.

Distance: 166 miles (268 km)

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from Rome to Paestum

How to get from Rome to Paestum by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Rome to Paestum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Sitabasilicata
02:00PM3h10
Rome
05:10PMPaestum
$211One-way
0 transfers

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Sitabasilicata
02:00PM3h10
Rome
05:10PMPaestum
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Marino Autolinee
01:30PM3h00
Rome
04:30PMPaestum
$501One-way
0 transfers

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Trenitalia
10:19PM8h50
Rome
07:09AMPaestum
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Paestum

Travel to Paestum easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Paestum.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Paestum including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Paestum is a train with an average price of $18 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Paestum:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Paestum costing on average $21 (€17).

A train is $75 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Paestum costing on average $93 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Paestum is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Paestum take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

Train takes on average 3h 23m.

The distance from Rome to Paestum is approximately 166 miles (268 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Paestum is:
  • Around 40 trains per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Paestum as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Paestum:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Paestum station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Battipaglia, Uscita A3 - Rotonda di fronte Ospedale (Bar Clou).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Paestum, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Paestum by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Paestum by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Paestum with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Paestum often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Salerno, Amalfi, Pompei, Pontecagnano. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paestum and these popular destinations at a great price.

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