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The best day trips from Rome

Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, Tivoli's two villas, Orvieto with Civita di Bagnoregio, Capri and Ostia Antica. Here is how to pick a day trip from Rome, with honest advice on having enough time at each stop, knowing what the price includes and getting your money back if plans change.

By the Things to Do in Rome editorial team 8 tours compared Prices checked 25 October 2026

See our 8 picks
Positano on the Amalfi Coast, its houses stacked on the cliff above the sea
Short answer

Tivoli is the easiest day trip from Rome, and Pompeii with the Amalfi Coast is the big one. Reach Tivoli by train from Termini or Tiburtina, or book a round trip with both villa tickets from €60. The Pompeii and Amalfi tour starts at €109 and takes 12 to 13 hours.

Our 8 day trip picks

Two Pompeii days, four Tivoli trips, a hill-town day with lunch and wine, and Capri. All offer free cancellation on GetYourGuide, the listings say.

Day trips from Rome compared

Day trips from Rome compared
TourFromDurationWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano day trip 4.6 (7,351)€109
per person		12–13 hoursThe big day, all done for youOur lead pick: 4.6 from 7,351 reviews.
Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa tour 4.5 (2,490)€65
per person		1.5–7 hoursGardens and ruins in one tripThe most reviewed Tivoli tour here: 4.5 from 2,490 reviews.
Bagnoregio and Orvieto with wine and lunch 4.7 (1,569)€94
per person		12 hoursFood lovers and hill townsLunch and 5 wines included, with 1,569 reviews.
Pompeii, Sorrento and Amalfi Coast day trip 4.5 (316)€69
per person		10–12 hoursThe budget Pompeii dayFrom €69, the cheapest Pompeii day in our picks.
Tivoli round trip with entry tickets 4.5 (316)€60
per person		6 hoursYour own pace, transport sortedBoth villa tickets included, from €60.
Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa with lunch 4.4 (496)€95
per person		7 hoursA full day with lunch sortedRated 4.4 from 496 reviews.
Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana with lunch 4.4 (374)€95
per person		7 hoursLunch in Tivoli townRated 4.4 from 374 reviews.
Capri day trip 4.5 (372)€174
per person		15 hoursIsland time on your ownRated 4.5 from 372 reviews.
  • Small group: the Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano day trip sells a small-group option for up to 8 people.
  • None of the 8 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
  • All 8 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Which Rome day trip is right for you

Pick Tivoli for an easy half day, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast for the big one, and Orvieto for food and hill towns. Ostia Antica and Castel Gandolfo are short train rides.

If you take early trains, base yourself near Termini; see Where to stay in Rome.

Day trips around Rome at a glance

Tour times are door to door from the listings; train facts are from the operators.

Day trips from Rome (read on 25 October 2026)
TripTour lengthTour fromOn your own
Tivoli1.5–7 hours€60Train from Termini or Tiburtina
Ostia AnticaNo pick here—Roma-Lido train; a BIT ticket covers it
Castel GandolfoNo pick here—FL4 train from Termini, about 40 min
Orvieto and Bagnoregio12 hours€94Train and funicular to Orvieto
Pompeii and Amalfi10–13 hours€69Fast train to Naples, then a local train
Capri15 hours€174Via Naples and a ferry
FlorenceNo pick here—Frecciarossa, about 1.5 hours

How to get from Rome to Florence, and is a day trip worth it

Yes, Florence works as a day trip from Rome if you start early: Trenitalia says the Frecciarossa takes just over an hour and a half. Trenitalia also counts over 100 trains a day on the route.

To go on your own, read our Rome–Florence train guide.

Tours and a driver from Rome to Florence

We list no Florence day tour or driver. The few on GetYourGuide had weak ratings when we checked, so the train is our pick.

Guides on day trips from Rome

How to get from Rome to the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii

The easiest way to see Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in one day from Rome is a coach tour: ours takes 12 to 13 hours, from €109.

On your own, take the Frecciarossa to Naples, a little over an hour. Then take a regional train to Pompei, or the Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri, as EAV, the line's operator, names the stop.

For the coast, the regional tourism board says the SITA bus from Salerno to Amalfi takes just over an hour. Ferries run from April to October. For the full route, see Rome to Amalfi Coast on your own.

Is one day enough?

For Pompeii alone, yes. From 15 October to 15 March it closes at 5 p.m., with last entry at 3:30 p.m. A Pompeii Express ticket costs €20 plus a €2 booking fee.

How to get from Rome to Naples

The fastest way from Rome to Naples is the Frecciarossa: a little over an hour, with more than 100 trains a day. Trenitalia also flagged repair works on the slower line via Cassino, so check your train.

Capri is reached through Naples: our Capri pick takes a coach to Naples and the ferry from there. Our Rome–Naples train guide covers tickets and stations.

How to get from Rome to Assisi

You can reach Assisi from Rome by regional train to Santa Maria degli Angeli, the station below the town. Comparison sites say the trip takes about 2 h 10 min to 2 h 50 min, and some trains change at Foligno.

Umbria's tourism board lists an Assisi Link train-and-bus service up to the town. Check the Trenitalia journey planner before you go. We list no Assisi tour.

Easy day trips close to Rome: Ostia Antica, Tivoli, Castel Gandolfo

The easiest day trips from Rome are Ostia Antica, Tivoli and Castel Gandolfo, all reachable by train.

Ostia Antica

Ostia Antica costs €18, and the ticket is good for 8 days. The site is closed on Mondays and closes at 4:30 p.m. from late October to the end of February.

The Roma-Lido train runs from Porta San Paolo, next to Piramide metro, to the Ostia Antica stop. The line has works in 2026, so check the live notice first.

Tivoli

Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa cost €15 each. The VILLAE Pass covers both and the Sanctuary of Hercules Victor for €30, for 72 hours.

Take a train from Termini or Tiburtina to Tivoli, then walk to Villa d'Este or take bus CAT 4 or 4X to Hadrian's Villa.

Castel Gandolfo

FL4 trains from Termini reach Castel Gandolfo in about 40 minutes, about once an hour. The Papal Palace and Secret Garden cost €12 on tickets.museivaticani.va. Check its calendar for open days before you go.

Hill towns and wine: Orvieto, Bagnoregio and the Castelli Romani

For hill towns and wine, the Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio tour is the easy choice: 12 hours with lunch and 5 wines, from €94.

On your own, Trenitalia's Orvieto Link ticket covers the train and the funicular up to the old town. Comparison sites say the train takes about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 20 min. Pick up the funicular pass at the station ticket office, or the gates won't open.

Castel Gandolfo, above, is one of the Castelli Romani hill towns, and our Capri coach passes the area on its way south.

Beaches, gardens and Etruscan sites near Rome

For gardens, Villa d'Este in Tivoli is our pick: fountain gardens for €15, free on the first Sunday of the month. On Mondays it opens only at 2 p.m.

We have not checked beach or Etruscan trips yet, so we list none here.

Tour or on your own: train, car and tour side by side

Go on your own for Tivoli, Ostia Antica and Castel Gandolfo. Book a tour for Pompeii with the Amalfi Coast, for Capri and for Bagnoregio.

Thinking of a rental car? Our guide to getting around Rome covers the car question and the city's traffic zone.

Train or tour, by destination (read on 25 October 2026)
DestinationBy trainBy tour
TivoliFrom Termini or Tiburtina; no official ride timeFrom €60 (transfer) to €95 (with lunch)
Ostia AnticaRoma-Lido from Porta San PaoloNot in our picks
Castel GandolfoFL4, about 40 minNot in our picks
Orvieto and BagnoregioOrvieto Link: train and funicularFrom €94, 12 hours
PompeiiFrecciarossa to Naples, then a local trainFrom €69, 10–12 hours
CapriTrain to Naples, then a ferryFrom €174, 15 hours

Daily tours from Rome

The Pompeii, Amalfi and Orvieto tours meet at Piazza del Popolo. The two Tivoli tours with lunch and the Tivoli transfer meet at Castro Pretorio, near Termini.

Practical tips: tickets, opening hours and what to bring

Check closing days first: Ostia Antica is closed on Mondays, and Villa d'Este opens only at 2 p.m. on Mondays.

  • First Sundays: Ostia Antica, Villa d'Este and Pompeii are free on the first Sunday of the month.
  • Named tickets: Pompeii tickets carry your name. Buy them ahead online.
  • Roma-Lido train: ATAC says to validate your BIT ticket at the start.
  • What to bring: the Pompeii and Amalfi listing asks for comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen and water. It allows no strollers or large bags.

Booking tips for day trips from Rome

  1. Count the hours on the coach

    The Pompeii and Amalfi days run 10 to 13 hours, and Capri 15. Pompeii closes at 5 p.m. in winter, with last entry at 3:30 p.m.

  2. Check what the price includes

    Some Tivoli trips include lunch; the €60 transfer has no guide. On Capri, the tour leader stays with the group but gives no tour.

  3. Bring ID for named tickets

    Pompeii tickets carry your name, so bring a passport or ID card on the day.

  4. Find the meeting point

    The Pompeii, Amalfi and Orvieto tours meet at Piazza del Popolo. Three of our Tivoli trips meet at Castro Pretorio.

  5. If your plans change

    All eight picks offer free cancellation, the listings say. Check the cut-off time before you book.

  6. Leave the stroller at the hotel

    The Pompeii and Amalfi and the Orvieto listings allow no strollers or large bags on the coach.

Questions people ask about day trips from Rome

What are the best day trips from Rome?
The best day trips from Rome are Pompeii with the Amalfi Coast, Tivoli's two villas, Orvieto with Civita di Bagnoregio, Capri and Ostia Antica. Tivoli and Ostia Antica are the easiest; Pompeii and Capri are long days.

How do I get from Rome to Florence?
Take the Frecciarossa high-speed train. Trenitalia says it takes just over an hour and a half and counts over 100 trains a day on the route.

Can you do Florence as a day trip from Rome, and is it worth it?
Yes, if you start early: the fast train takes about an hour and a half each way. Trenitalia lists a first train from Rome at 5:10 a.m. and a last train back from Florence at 10:14 p.m. Times can change at weekends.

How do I get from Rome to the Amalfi Coast?
Take a fast train south, then a bus or, from April to October, a ferry. The regional tourism board says the SITA bus from Salerno to Amalfi takes just over an hour. In one day, a coach tour is easier.

How do I get from Rome to Naples?
The Frecciarossa high-speed train takes a little over an hour, and more than 100 run a day.

How do I get from Rome to Assisi?
Take a regional train to Santa Maria degli Angeli, the station below the town. Comparison sites say it takes about 2 h 10 min to 2 h 50 min, with a change at Foligno on some trains. Check the Trenitalia journey planner.

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Sources (23), facts checked on 25 October 2026

Written by the Things to Do in Rome editorial team.