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Considering a trip to the Amalfi Coast and want to find out how to travel from Rome to Vietri sul Mare? Start your journey here!
Forget about renting a car and take a train from Rome to the Amalfi Coast instead. You’ll arrive at Vietri sul Mare, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, without having to worry about parking or traffic. On average, the journey time by train from Rome to Vietri sul Mare-Amalfi is 2 hours and 25 minutes. However, you can reach the Amalfi Coast in less than 2 hours on the fastest services.
As there are no direct trains available from Rome to the Amalfi Coast, finding the perfect combination of transport options for your itinerary can be tricky. Luckily, there are more than a few ways to go from Rome to the Amalfi Coast.
First, you’ll need to catch a Frecciarossa or Italo high-speed train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale or Salerno – trains run directly between these stations all day. Once you arrive at Napoli Centrale or Salerno station, you can board one of Trenitalia’s regional trains bound for Vietri sul Mare. From here, you can also catch a local SITA SUD bus to reach the other coastal towns, including Maiori, Minori and Amalfi.
Once you’ve arrived at Vietri sul Mare, you can visit a local ceramic factory – Vietri is the capital of ceramics in southern Italy! Why not take part in a ceramic class and create your own piece of ceramic artwork? You could even check out the filming locations for Equalizer 3. Or if you want to visit Positano Beach, you can see where parts of Under the Tuscan Sun were filmed.
Keen to get started? Begin your search for cheap train tickets from Rome to the Amalfi Coast in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. Want to learn more? Keep reading for more information, including train times, ticket prices and FAQs.
First train | 6:00 am | |
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Last train | 11:26 pm | |
Departure station | Rome | |
Arrival station | Vietri sul Mare-Amalfi | |
Journey time | From 1h 45m | |
Distance | 144 miles (231 km) | |
Frequency | 46 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $16.46 | |
Train and bus operators | Flixbus, Liscio (Marozzi), Leonettibus, Trenitalia |
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
Frecciargento "silver arrow" high-speed trains connect the main cities of the north-west, central and southern Italy at speeds of up to 155 mph (250 km/h). All Frecciargento trains are equipped with a food carriage, free WiFi, reclining seats and power outlets. There are two levels of service – First Class and Second Class. First Class travelers can enjoy reclining leather seats, a drink and a sweet or savory snack.
Frecciargento's Standard Class comes with plenty of amenities, including reclining seats, power sockets, a Bistrò bar, free WiFi and an entertainment portal.
In addition to all the perks available in Second Class, Frecciargento's First Class also offers a welcome service including a complimentary sweet or savory snack and a a bottle of water of 0.25L.
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What special assistance is available? | If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60, which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232, which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply). |
What else do I need to know? | Air-conditioning is available on board. You can also charge your devices thanks to the power outlets you can find at your seat. |
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
While there’s no bar or restaurant car on Italo trains, you can use the vending machines available in car 7 on Italo AGV trains and car 6 on Italo EVO trains to get snacks and drinks during your journey.
If you travel in Italo Prima Class, you can choose from a wide range of savory and sweet snacks and hot and cold drinks, which will be served straight to your seat as part of Italo’s onboard welcome service, free of charge. If you travel in Italo Club Executive, you’ll also be served espresso, as well as a wide range of pastries, snacks, and drinks.
On Frecciarossa trains, you can order your meal online from the comfort of your seat thanks to their EasyBistrò service.
Alternatively, you can go to the FrecciaBistrò café-bar counter located in the middle part of the train to get snacks, sandwiches, main courses and drinks – vegan and gluten-free options are available too.
If you travel in Frecciarossa Business or Premium Class, a welcome service will be brought directly to your seat shortly after departure, including a wide range of sweet or savory snacks (gluten-free options are available too), as well as hot and cold drinks. If you travel in Frecciarossa Executive Class, you’ll get to enjoy a gourmet menu by the renowned TV chef Carlo Cracco.
If you’re visiting Rome from abroad, chances are you’ll be arriving at one of Rome’s airports. Want to know how to get to the city center from the airport? Keep reading for more details.
Rome has two major airports:
Each airport is well-connected to central Rome thanks to the city’s extensive rail and bus network. Trains are usually the quickest way to get from the airport to the city center.
Trains to Vietri sul Mare-Amalfi depart from Roma Termini station. Read on for more information on how to get there.
Conveniently located in the center of the Italian capital, Roma Termini station can be easily reached by train, metro, tram, and bus services:
Looking for luxury? Why not travel First Class on one of Trenitalia’s Frecce trains?
On Frecciarossa trains, choose Business or Executive when booking to benefit from Trenitalia’s First Class offer. For starters, you’ll be greeted on board with a welcome service and a welcome drink. First Class also means more spacious cars, solo seats and an at-seat meal service. Plus, you’ll be able to access the FrecciaLounge at Italy’s main train stations, such as Roma Termini and Milano Centrale.
On Frecciabianca and Frecciargento trains, go First Class and you’ll get a welcome service when you get on the train, including a welcome drink. Then, once you’re on board, you can enjoy real leather seats and more legroom.
Waiting for your train has never been so relaxing! Both Frecciarossa and Italo welcome you in dedicated First Class Lounges with everything you need to sit back and relax before you travel.
Italo Club Lounge is for Club Executive passengers, as well as Italo Più Privilege and Platinum holders and Italo Più Corporate Privilege and Corporate Platinum holders. You’ll find the following amenities at the Lounge in Roma Termini station:
This service is for Prima or Club Executive ticket holders, as well as Italo Più Premium, Privilege, Platinum, and Italo Più Corporate holders. You can make use of the free Fast Track service at Roma Termini’s platform 12.
You can get free access to the FRECCIALounge at Roma Termini station if you have:
At FRECCIALounge, you’ll get to enjoy a Working Area with power outlets and free WiFi, as well as a Bistrot Area offering a wide range of snacks and drinks.
If you have one of Trenitalia’s loyalty cards such as CartaFRECCIA Platino, CartaFRECCIA Oro or CartaFRECCIA Argento or you have a ticket to travel in Frecciarossa Executive or Business Class on Frecciarossa 1000, you can use Frecciarossa’s Fast Track service opposite platforms 9 and 10 at Roma Termini station to board your train.
Vietri sul Mare is a hidden gem of the Amalfi Coast. Before heading straight to the tourist spots of Positano, Amalfi or Sorrento, enjoy Vietri’s quiet and peaceful beach. Take a walk around the streets of this beautiful town and admire its tiled shopfronts or grab a piece of ceramic ware while you’re at it.
Visit the church of San Giovanni Battista, the symbol of the city, whose dome consists of colored majolica. Finally, stop by Eco del Mare and get your favorite gelato while enjoying the spectacular view of the coast, guarded over by an ancient Saracen tower.
Trains departing from Rome arrive at Vietri sul Mare-Amalfi station, which is a 10-minute walk away from the town center.
Several local buses connect the different areas of the town throughout the day. If you’re planning to explore further afield, you can take one of the buses operated by SITA SUD to reach the other towns on the Amalfi Coast, including Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Atrani and Amalfi.
The Amalfi Coast is arguably Italy's most beautiful stretch of coastline. From refreshing limoncello and delicious seafood to stylish boutiques and stunning sea views, there’s so much to enjoy on the Amalfi Coast. To help you narrow it down, here are some ideas for things to see and do on the Amalfi Coast:
Want to learn more about the different coastal towns in Italy? Check out our guide to the top 10 best coastal towns in Italy.
Want to take the ferry to the islands of Capri, Ischia or Procida? Thanks to the collaboration between Trenitalia and SNAV, you can get one ticket to travel by both train and ferry. Here’s what you need to do:
Want to stay in the beautiful Campania region for a few more days? Check out our dedicated guides to some of the most popular destinations in the region:
After visiting the Amalfi Coast, why not continue exploring Europe by train? With a Eurail Pass, you can travel across 33 European countries as much as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days.
You can use a Eurail Pass if you’re not a European citizen or resident. If you're a European citizen or a non-European who is an official legal resident of a European country, you can use an Interrail Pass instead.