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6 best day trips from Rome
Where to go when you want a day away from Rome, and how long it really takes.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The classic day trip from Rome is Ostia Antica (About 40 minutes by train). The closest option is Frascati, about 20 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 6
- Closest
- Frascati (20 km)
- Most popular
- Ostia Antica
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostia Antica | 25 km | About 40 minutes by train | Roma–Lido train from Piramide to Ostia Antica | Culture, Families, Quiet stays |
| Tivoli | 30 km | About 1 hour by train or bus | Regional train from Tiburtina, or Cotral bus from Ponte Mammolo | Culture, Couples |
| Orvieto | 120 km | About 1 hour 15 minutes by train | Regional train from Termini, then the funicular up to the town | Couples, Culture, Food lovers |
| Florence | 275 km | About 1 hour 30 minutes by high-speed train | Frecciarossa or Italo from Termini to Santa Maria Novella | First-timers, Culture |
| Pompeii via Naples | 240 km | About 2 hours each way by train | High-speed train to Naples, then the Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavi | Culture, First-timers |
| Frascati | 20 km | About 30 minutes by train | Regional train from Termini to Frascati | Food lovers, Couples, Quiet stays |
The day trips
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25 km · About 40 minutes by train
1.Ostia Antica
Ancient Rome's port is a sprawling, pine-shaded archaeological site where you can walk into apartment blocks, bakeries, a theatre and public latrines, with mosaics of shipping guilds in the Square of the Corporations. It is much less crowded than Pompeii and needs half a day.
- Getting there
- Roma–Lido train from Piramide to Ostia Antica
- Best for
- Culture, Families, Quiet stays
30 km · About 1 hour by train or bus
2.Tivoli
Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites lie close together: Villa d'Este, with Renaissance terraced gardens full of fountains, and Hadrian's Villa, the emperor's vast country retreat below the town. Seeing both in one day takes planning, as they are about 5 km apart.
- Getting there
- Regional train from Tiburtina, or Cotral bus from Ponte Mammolo
- Best for
- Culture, Couples
120 km · About 1 hour 15 minutes by train
3.Orvieto
The Umbrian hill town stands on a plateau of volcanic tuff. Its striped cathedral has a gold mosaic façade and Signorelli's Last Judgement frescoes, and tours lead into the caves and wells cut beneath the town, including the spiralling St Patrick's Well.
- Getting there
- Regional train from Termini, then the funicular up to the town
- Best for
- Couples, Culture, Food lovers
275 km · About 1 hour 30 minutes by high-speed train
4.Florence
The Renaissance capital is close enough by fast train for a long day: the Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome, the Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo's David at the Accademia and the Ponte Vecchio. Pre-book the Uffizi and the Accademia to make the most of limited time.
- Getting there
- Frecciarossa or Italo from Termini to Santa Maria Novella
- Best for
- First-timers, Culture
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240 km · About 2 hours each way by train
5.Pompeii via Naples
Pompeii, buried by Vesuvius in AD 79, preserves streets, houses, frescoes and plaster casts of victims across a huge site. It is a long day from Rome; starting early and stopping for pizza in Naples on the way back makes it worthwhile.
- Getting there
- High-speed train to Naples, then the Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavi
- Best for
- Culture, First-timers
20 km · About 30 minutes by train
6.Frascati
The hill town of Frascati in the Alban Hills is known for its white wine, the terraced park of Villa Aldobrandini and casual taverns serving porchetta with jugs of local wine. It makes a relaxed half-day escape from the summer heat.
- Getting there
- Regional train from Termini to Frascati
- Best for
- Food lovers, Couples, Quiet stays
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- Routes 40 and 64 are crowded and notorious for pickpockets.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Rome?
Ostia Antica. Ancient Rome's port is a sprawling, pine-shaded archaeological site where you can walk into apartment blocks, bakeries, a theatre and public latrines, with mosaics of shipping guilds in the Square of the Corporations.
+How long does it take to get from Rome to Ostia Antica?
About 40 minutes by train — Roma–Lido train from Piramide to Ostia Antica, about 25 km.
+How long does it take to get from Rome to Tivoli?
About 1 hour by train or bus — Regional train from Tiburtina, or Cotral bus from Ponte Mammolo, about 30 km.