There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Ponza by train, car ferry, ferry, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, car ferry • 4h 51m
Cheapest option
Bus, ferry • 5h 30m
4 alternative options
Train, ferry • 4h 48m
Train, ferry via Monte San Biagio • 4h 50m
Bus, ferry via San Felice Circeo • 6h 28m
Drive, ferry • 2h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Rome to Ponza is to bus and ferry, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Ponza is to drive and ferry which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 54m.
The distance between Rome and Ponza is 119 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Ponza without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 4h 51m and costs €24 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Rome to Ponza, including transfers.
There are 330+ hotels available in Ponza. Prices start at €100 per night.
- Distance: 118.5 km
- Duration: 4h 51m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Ponza, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Rome to Ponza. However, you can take the train to Formia-Gaeta, take the walk to Formia, then take the car ferry to Ponza. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rome to Ponza via Nettuno, Nettuno - Stazione FS, Anzio, and Anzio in around 4h 48m.
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Formia-Gaeta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Formia-Gaeta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €18
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €16 - €18
Train from Roma Termini to Nettuno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €8 - €10
Train from Roma Termini to Monte San Biagio - Terracina Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €13 - €15
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 800 174 471
- cotral.spa@pec.cotralspa.it
- Website
- servizi.cotralspa.it
Bus from Rome Laurentina to Anzio - Stazione FS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Schedules at
- servizi.cotralspa.it
Bus from Rome Laurentina to Sabaudia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Schedules at
- servizi.cotralspa.it
- Phone
- 0771.700.604
- info@laziomar.it
- Website
- laziomar.it
Car ferry from Formia to Ponza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €35
- Schedules at
- laziomar.it
- Passenger
- €15
- Vehicle
- €34
Ferry from Anzio to Ponza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €24
- Schedules at
- laziomar.it
- fast Foat
- €24
- Motorboat
- €18
- Phone
- (123) 456-7890
- Website
- circeoponza.it
Ferry from San Felice Circeo to Ponza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Pontina Navigazione
- Phone
- 081 552 07 63
- info@navlib.it
- Website
- navlib.it
Ferry from Terracina to Ponza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €27
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
- Adults
- €20 - €27
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