From Rome
Day trips from Rome
Naples an hour away by high-speed train, the ruins of Pompeii, Florence and Tuscany and, for those with more days, the Amalfi Coast: trips from Rome to see more of Italy.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
By high-speed train
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ItalyNaples
A historic centre that is a World Heritage Site, pizza in its homeland and Vesuvius in the background, an hour away by train.
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ItalyFlorence
The Duomo, the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio, an hour and a half away by train. It can be done in a day, though it deserves more.
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ItalyBologna
Porticoes that are a World Heritage Site, medieval towers and one of the best cuisines in Italy, just over two hours away.
What to see in Bologna
For a long day or an overnight stay
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ItalyPompeii
The Roman city buried by Vesuvius, a World Heritage Site, about two hours away via Naples.
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ItalySiena
The Piazza del Campo and the striped marble cathedral, in Tuscany, about three hours away.
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ItalyAmalfi
Colourful villages clinging to the cliffs above the sea, such as Positano and Amalfi. Far for a day trip: better with one or two nights.
What to see in Amalfi
Frequently asked questions
What day trips can you take from Rome?
Naples and Florence, an hour or so away by high-speed train; Pompeii, in a long day; and Siena, Bologna or the Amalfi Coast, better with more time.
How do you get to Pompeii from Rome?
By high-speed train to Naples and from there by regional train to Pompeii, about two hours in total. Buy tickets in advance.
Can you see Florence in a day from Rome?
Yes, it is an hour and a half away by train, but it makes for a very intense day. If you can, stay one or two nights.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
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