Rome to Amalfi & Positano: High-Speed Train & Ferry Day Trip

What you actually see: two villages in one day, or just one if the pace feels rushed

You board the high-speed train from central Rome, cross to the coast by ferry, and spend the day in Amalfi and Positano with free time to explore each village at your own pace. Train tickets, ferry tickets, and a guide are included. You return to Rome by evening. Groups stay small, under 15 people, so the experience doesn't feel crowded.

Step-by-step itinerary

Amalfi Coast day trip from Rome

• Meet at Roma Termini station
• Take high-speed train to Salerno
• Ferry from Salerno to Amalfi
• Explore Amalfi town and Cathedral
• Ferry from Amalfi to Positano
• Free time in Positano
• Ferry back to Salerno
• Train from Salerno to Rome

The experience

Most Rome day trips stick to the city. This one puts you on a train at Roma Termini station in the early morning, heading south toward the coast. The high-speed train gets you to Salerno in under three hours, included in the price, and then you switch to a ferryboat for the final stretch to Amalfi. The whole journey feels like you're moving toward something, not just being driven in circles. Groups stay under 15 people, which means the boat doesn't feel packed and your guide can actually hear you if you ask a question.

Amalfi comes first. You get roughly two hours to walk through the medieval town on your own. The Cathedral is there if you want it, the squares are there if you want to sit and eat, the shops are there if you want to buy something you don't need. The cliffs around it are steep enough that you understand why this place mattered in history and why it costs what it costs now. After Amalfi, the ferry takes you to Positano, and this is where the day opens up. Two and a half hours is enough time to walk down to the beach, eat lunch facing the water, climb back up without rushing, and still have time to sit in a café before the ferry back. It's not a sprint.

The return is the same route in reverse: ferry to Salerno, then the high-speed train back to Rome, arriving around 8:30pm. You're tired but not destroyed. The train ride back is actually restful. You can watch the coast disappear and think about what you saw. Bring a book or your phone charged, because three hours on a train is three hours. The whole day is about 12 hours out of Rome, which sounds long until you realize you've crossed two regions and two villages and the sea without renting a car or navigating a single road yourself.

What’s included

• Your day includes pickup at Roma Termini railway station, round-trip high-speed train tickets between Rome and Salerno, ferry tickets to and from Amalfi and Positano, and a guide speaking English or Spanish.
• You explore both villages on your own during free time.
• Lunch and drinks are your own expense.

Options for this experience

2 options

Driver who speaks English08:30

Spanish-Speaking Driver08:30

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Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 08:30

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AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 15 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Rome who want the Amalfi Coast without renting a car or planning train and ferry logistics themselves. Expect a full day out, 12 hours total, with travel time built in, which is what makes reaching two villages and the sea possible in one departure.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to book the train ticket separately?

No. The high-speed train ticket from Rome to Salerno is included in the tour price. You meet your guide at Roma Termini station in the morning.

How much free time do I have in each village?

About two hours in Amalfi and two and a half hours in Positano. Both are unguided. You explore on your own.

What if I get seasick on the ferry?

The ferry ride from Salerno to Amalfi and Positano is short: roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on conditions. Bring medication if you're prone to seasickness, and sit on deck if the weather is calm.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is on your own in either Amalfi or Positano. Both villages have restaurants and cafés facing the water.

What time do I get back to Rome?

Around 8:30pm. The high-speed train departs Salerno in the late afternoon and takes about three hours to return to Roma Termini.

Can I do this tour if I have mobility issues?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. Both villages involve walking on uneven streets and some hills. You should have at least moderate physical fitness.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. However, ferry schedules can change due to sea conditions. Your guide will inform you of any adjustments on the day.

Do I need to bring my passport?

No, but bring a valid ID. Full names of all participants are required to issue the train tickets included in the package.

Can I skip one of the villages?

The itinerary includes both Amalfi and Positano. The schedule is fixed, but your free time in each village is yours to use as you wish.