There are 5 ways to get from Rome to Paestum by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Naples
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain Re
2h 52m€35–69Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus 538 / ...
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain Re
4h 17m€30–47Drive 300.1 km
- Drive from Rome to Paestumcar 300.1 km
3h 5m€55–79Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Paestumtrain Ic
3h 21m€30–60Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Capaccio Scalobus
4h 20m
Rome to Paestum by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Paestum is to bus and train which costs €29 - €50 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Paestum is to train via Naples which takes 2h 52m and costs €30 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Paestum. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Capaccio Scalo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Paestum. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Rome and Paestum is 314 km. The road distance is 300.1 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Paestum without a car is to train via Naples which takes 2h 52m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Rome to Paestum, including transfers.
Rome to Paestum bus services, operated by Express Bus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Paestum train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Paestum is to train via Naples which takes 2h 52m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Paestum, Italy?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Paestum via Napoli Centrale in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, Express Bus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Capaccio Scalo 3 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Napoli Centrale to Paestum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Napoli Centrale to Paestum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Paestum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Napoli Centrale to Paestum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Napoli Centrale to Paestum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 089 825765
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Bus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Capaccio Scalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Express Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Paestum bus services, operated by Express Bus, arrive at Capaccio Scalo station.
Rome to Paestum train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Paestum is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Rome to Paestum.
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