How to get from Rome to Naples by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Rome to Naples is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 188 km | |
Available travel modes | Train | |
Popular travel companies | Intercity |
Travel 188 km by train from Rome to Naples. Intercity is the main travel provider operating this trip. Travellers can even take a direct train from Rome to Naples.
The short journey from Rome to the city of Naples can be made by train and plane, as well as by bus. Although travel times are fairly similar, the overall journey time by train is the quickest route between the two cities, this is also the route with the most frequent daily departures. The longest journey is by bus.
Must Know: The public transport network in Naples is extensive and reliable, meaning its easy for visitors to get around.
Must Do: The pizza in Italy is amazing - the pizza in Naples is the best in the country, feast on as much great food as possible.
Did you know? The classic margherita pizza was named after Queen Margherita Teresa Giovanni after she visited in 1889.
Trains Trenitalia has up to 5 trains an hour departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Napoli Centrale Station, while twelve Italo trains a day leave and arrive at the same stations. Both services take approximately 2 hours and operate seven days a week.
Plane Alitalia offers direct flights between the two cities, leaving from Rome Fiumicino Airport and arriving at Naples Capodichino Airport. There are four flights a day, seven days a week, with a journey time of just under one hour in the air, plus shuttle transfers and security checks at the airport.
Buses Flixbus and Baltour, operate direct bus routes between the two cities, with a journey time of around 3 hours. Both providers depart from the Autostazione, located at Rome Tiburtina Station on the Piazzale Mazzoni and arrive in Naples at the Via Lucci Metropark.
You can travel by train, coach or flight for as low as €4 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Italo is a brand of high-speed travel from the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) offering regular services to popular cities around Italy, such as Rome, Naples, Florence and Milan. Among its fleet of travel are the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly travel that can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). You can choose from the following Italo ticket types when purchasing tickets between Rome and Naples: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex. Italo offers four different class options: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Standard services in all Italo travel include toilets, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of films, music and games). While some amenities may differ based on the class option booked, each travel carriage is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort.
Miccolis is one of Italy's main bus companies and offers one-way or round-trip tickets for your next travel from Rome to Naples.
United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel to Naples from Rome.
You can travel to Naples from Rome by train.
Going by flight is the quickest way from Rome to Naples with an average travel time of 55 min.
You should expect to travel around 188 km from Rome to Naples.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Naples is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Naples as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Rome to Naples:
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Yes, there is a direct service from Rome to Naples:
Direct services to Naples tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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