High-Speed Rail Day Trips from Rome

High-Speed Rail Day Trips From Rome

Thanks to its proximity to many of Italy’s top sites, Rome is the perfect base for exploring the country by high-speed train. From the Venice canals to the Amalfi Coast, here are popular destinations you can visit in one day on a train journey.

Florence — 1.5 hours from Rome

Use the time you save on the journey to climb atop the Duomo or admire Michelangelo's “David.”

Pompeii — 1.5 hours from Rome

Travel back over 2,000 years in Pompeii, by exploring the ruins and then journeying on to the town of Sorrento.

Amalfi Coast — 2 hours from Rome

Stroll the beaches of Positano and enjoy free time to explore the seaside town independently from your guide.

Venice — 3.5 hours from Rome

Catch an early train out of Rome to tour the floating city and walk through St. Mark's Square.

Cinque Terre — 4 hours from Rome

Spend the day hopping from village to village, and admire the rows of pastel homes that run right up to the sea.