There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Naples by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
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
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Rome to Naples
4 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Naples Metropark Central Parking
Night train
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Take the night train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
Drive
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Drive from Rome to Naples
Fly
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Naples (NAP)
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Rome to Naples is to rideshare, which costs €8 - €19 and takes 2h 39m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Naples is to train which costs €14 - €65 and takes 1h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Naples Metropark Central Parking. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Napoli Centrale. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Rome and Naples is 188 km. The road distance is 225 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Naples without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €14 - €65.
The train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Rome to Naples bus services, operated by Itabus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Naples train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Naples is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €14 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €35 and takes 2h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €210 and takes 3h 10m.

- Distance: 188 km
- Duration: 1h 8m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Naples, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €18 - €65 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Naples Metropark Central Parking every 2 hours. Tickets cost €10 - €14 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €270

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €26
- Smart Low Cost
- €16 - €20
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €55

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 Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20

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 Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions

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
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Naples Metropark Central Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Itabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to Naples Metropark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Marino Autolinee

- Phone
- 0981 500331
- info@saj.it
- Website
- saj.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to Naples Metropark Central Parking Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €24
- Website
- Inter Saj

- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €19
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Naples Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Rome to Naples bus services, operated by Itabus, arrive at Naples Metropark Central Parking station.
Rome to Naples train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Naples is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Rome to Naples.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Naples Airport.
Book your Rome to Naples train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Naples bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.
There are 965+ hotels available in Naples. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.