Is there a high speed train from Rome to Amalfi?

Traveling by high-speed train from Rome to Amalfi Coast 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.



There is no direct high-speed train that goes all the way into the town of Amalfi, primarily because the rugged cliffs and UNESCO-protected landscape of the Amalfi Coast cannot accommodate heavy rail infrastructure. However, in 2026, you can take a high-speed Frecciarossa or Italo train from Roma Termini to either Naples or Salerno. The journey to Salerno is the most popular "high-speed" route for Amalfi visitors, taking only about 90 minutes to 2 hours. Once you arrive at the Salerno station, you are only a few hundred meters from the ferry docks or the SITA bus stop. From there, you can catch a high-speed ferry—which many consider the "scenic high-speed" option—reaching the town of Amalfi in about 35 minutes. Alternatively, in 2026, there are "FrecciaLink" bus services that coordinate directly with your train ticket to whisk you from the Salerno station straight into the heart of the Amalfi Coast, providing a seamless transition from the 300 km/h rail lines of the mainland to the winding, narrow roads of the coastline.

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You have two options by train to get from Rome to Positano: you could either take a train to Naples or to Salerno. By choosing the first option, once you get to Naples Central Station (Stazione Garibaldi), you'll have to switch to the Circumvesuviana directed to Sorrento.

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You might find a lot of people say Positano is better than Amalfi as Positano appears to have nicer beaches, more restaurants, and shops. Positano also has some of the best scenic views. You'll want to show off to everyone with your view of colourful cliffside homes, blue sea, and beaches.

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Ferries are a great resource once you get to Naples or Sorrento, and when traveling along the Amalfi Coast, but there's no direct route from Rome to the Amalfi Coast. Helicopters are more direct and can make the trip in about an hour, though you miss stopping at sights (like Pompeii) along the way.

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Rome to Florence, Venice, Milan, Turin, Naples You have a choice of operator on the high-speed Naples-Rome-Florence-Milan-Turin & Rome-Florence-Venice routes : State-owned Trenitalia or privately-owned Italo.

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The area is well connected by public transport. But it's always important to do your research before making the trip so you know what to expect. Luckily, there are plenty of public transportation options for getting around the Amalfi Coast, even if you don't have a car.

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The Rome to Naples train takes you south through Italy's scenic. Most trains on this route are direct, however some regional trains stop in Latina or Cassino. You may be required to change trains if you're traveling on one of the slower, less expensive regional trains.

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The Sorrento Coast is an ideal place to stay, but doesn't offer as many famous “attractions” or “sights” as the Amalfi coast. But that's also what makes the beauty of the Sorrento Coast. It feels real and you don't run into the risk of being hit with a camera tripod in towns like Massa Lubrense.

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The most beautiful stretch of the trip is the part that goes from Positano, the pearl of the Coast, to Amalfi, with an inevitable stop in Ravello, at the top of the rocky point jutting out of the sea.

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Sorrento is a bit more bustling and lively, with a wider range of shops, restaurants, and bars. Positano is more peaceful and relaxed, with a more laid-back atmosphere.

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