There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Paestum by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Salerno
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Salernotrain Fr
- Take the train from Salerno to Paestumtrain Re
2h 47m€37–85Train #3 (Trenitalia)
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Termini to Paestumtrain Ic
3h 19m€30–70Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Capaccio Scalobus
4h 18mDrive 300.1 km
- Drive from Rome to Paestumcar 300.1 km
3h 5m€48–69Fly, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane FCO - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain
4h 33m€69–192Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain 9907 / ...
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain Re
2h 53m€39–75Train #2 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain Re
2h 55m€33–83
Rome to Paestum by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Paestum is to train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Paestum is to train via Salerno which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €90.
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 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Paestum. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Rome and Paestum is 300 km. The road distance is 300.1 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Paestum without a car is to train via Salerno which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 47m 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 Salerno which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Paestum, Italy?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Paestum via Napoli Afragola and Salerno in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, Express Bus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Capaccio Scalo 3 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 Afragola 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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