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How to get from Naples to Rome

In this in-depth route guide, you’ll find the best ways to travel the 225 kilometres (140 miles) distance from Naples to Rome. By the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly how to get there — whether you want to travel on a budget, reach Rome as fast as possible, or enjoy the ride in comfort. We base our information on verified schedules, ticket prices, and on-the-ground insights from recent travellers.

Written by Ela - Senior Travel WriterReviewed by Maarten - Trip Planning ExpertLast updated: November 30, 2024

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Why visit Rome?

Rome is Italy’s capital, a perfect mix of history, culture, and vibrant street life. It’s a beauty in ruins. With the Colosseum and the Pantheon still standing proud, it is easy to understand why Rome was once one of the world’s most powerful empires.

At its heart is a world of its own — Vatican City — which yearly draws millions of believers and non-believers alike. The jaw-dropping architecture and art in St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums are not to be missed! Truly, a visit to Rome will take you back in time.

What are the 3 ways to travel from Naples to Rome?

There are 3 ways to travel the 225 kilometres (140 miles) from Naples to Rome. You can choose between the bus, private transfer and train. The journey takes 1 hour 10 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes and the quickest way is by train. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at €5.50 ($6.40).

Transport

Duration

Pricing

Transport Options

Bus

2h 30m - 3h 35m

From €5.50 ($6.40)

Train

1h 10m - 2h 45m

From €13.50 ($15.70)

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Private Transfer

2h 20m - 2h 40m

From €485 ($560)

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Naples to Rome by Bus

Duration: 2h 30m - 3h 35m

Costs: €5.50 ($6.40)

Duration: 2h 30m - 3h 35m

Costs: €5.50 ($6.40)

The bus can be a cheap alternative to the train if you book your tickets early.

Fares start from €5.50 ($6.40) with FlixBus, but you can also find tickets as cheap as €3 ($3.50) on some days. Travel time by bus from Naples to Rome is about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes.

Departure and arrival station

The buses depart from Naples Metropark beside Napoli Centrale Station in the city centre.

In Rome, they arrive a little outside the centre at Roma Tiburtina Bus Station. From here, you can take a 20-minute Metro ride to get to the main tourist areas.

Below are some of our recommended bus schedules from Naples to Rome.

Bus schedules from Naples to Rome

Naples Metropark

Rome Tiburtina

5:55

2h 50m

08:45

FlixBus

€5.50 ($6.40)

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Naples Metropark Central Parking

Standard

Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni

03:20

2h 40m

06:00

05:40

3h 15m

08:55

07:15

2h 40m

09:55

08:15

2h 40m

10:55

09:15

2h 40m

11:55

10:15

2h 40m

12:55

11:05

2h 40m

13:45

11:15

2h 40m

13:55

11:45

3h 5m

14:50

13:40

3h 15m

16:55

14:45

2h 40m

17:25

16:55

2h 40m

19:35

18:45

3h 5m

21:50

19:20

3h 5m

22:25

20:15

2h 40m

22:55

20:50

2h 50m

23:40

21:10

3h 15m

00:25

21:15

2h 40m

23:55

Itabus

From €7.50 ($8.70)

Naples Metropark

Standard

Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

20:05

2h 55m

23:00

MarinoBus

€17 ($19.70)

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To get the best rates possible, book your ticket online at least a few days prior to your trip. MarinoBus is easily available on BookAway while you can book FlixBus through its own website.

Airport transfer from Naples to Rome

Do you plan on going straight to one of Rome’s airports after exploring Naples? A Fumiciano Express shuttle bus can take you from Naples Metropark to either Fiumicino Airport or Ciampino Airport in just 2.5 hours.

Fares for the airport transfer costs €28 ($32.50). Below are the shuttle bus schedules.

Bus schedules from Naples to Rome Airports

Naples Metropark

Standard

Rome Ciampino Airport Arrivals Terminal

01:45

2h 32m

04:17

03:45

2h 32m

06:17

07:45

2h 32m

10:17

11:45

2h 32m

14:17

15:45

2h 32m

18:17

Fiumicino Express

€22.50 ($26)

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Naples Metropark

Standard

Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3

01:45

3h 7m

04:52

03:45

3h 7m

06:52

07:45

3h 7m

10:52

11:45

3h 7m

14:52

15:45

3h 7m

18:52

Fiumicino Express

€22.50 ($26)

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Naples Metropark Central Parking

Standard

Rome Fiumicino Airport Bus Station

03:20

3h 35m

06:55

Itabus

€29 ($34)

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You can book a ticket through BookAway in advance.

Naples to Rome by Train

Duration: 1h 10m - 2h 45m

Costs: €13.50 ($15.70)

Duration: 1h 10m - 2h 45m

Costs: €13.50 ($15.70)

Travelling by train from Naples to Rome gives you a lot of choices when it comes to the schedule. There are several departures per hour from 05:00 to 22:18.

Two types of trains

Regionale trains

For this route, regional trains are the cheapest with rates from €14 ($16.20). Travel time is 3 hours, about twice as long as the high-speed trains. If you’re not in a hurry, we suggest taking a regional train.

High-speed trains

If you want to get to Rome more quickly, you can travel with the Freccia train, which takes about 1 hour 15 minutes or the Italo with a 1.5-hour travel time. These high-speed trains run 3-4 times every hour and are more expensive.

Departure and arrival station

Trains depart from Napoli Centrale Station in the city centre.

Below is a more detailed breakdown of train fares and schedules from Naples to Rome.

Train schedules from Naples to Rome

Naples Central

Standard

Rome Termini

08:09

1h 16m

09:25

08:20

2h 44m

11:04

08:25

1h 15m

09:40

08:40

1h 10m

09:50

08:55

1h 13m

10:08

14:10

1h 10m

15:20

14:25

2h 47m

17:12

14:30

1h 10m

15:40

14:40

1h 15m

15:55

Trenitalia

From €13.50 ($15.70)

Naples P Garibaldi Train Station

Standard

Rome Termini Train Station

05:14

1h 16m

06:30

05:35

1h 11m

06:46

05:50

1h 15m

07:05

06:02

1h 18m

07:20

06:07

1h 28m

07:35

06:20

1h 10m

07:30

07:02

1h 13m

08:15

07:20

1h 10m

08:30

07:40

1h 11m

08:51

08:20

1h 10m

09:30

08:30

1h 15m

09:45

09:20

1h 10m

10:30

09:35

1h 10m

10:45

11:20

1h 10m

12:30

11:35

1h 10m

12:45

12:15

1h 15m

13:30

13:20

1h 10m

14:30

13:35

1h 11m

14:46

14:20

1h 10m

15:30

14:35

1h 10m

15:45

15:20

1h 10m

16:30

15:35

1h 10m

16:45

16:20

1h 10m

17:30

16:35

1h 10m

17:45

17:20

1h 10m

18:30

17:30

1h 16m

18:46

17:55

1h 15m

19:10

18:20

1h 10m

19:30

18:35

1h 11m

19:46

19:20

1h 10m

20:30

22:18

1h 12m

23:30

Italo (NTV)

€22 ($25.50)

Naples P Garibaldi Train Station

Standard

Rome Tiburtina Train Station

05:14

1h 31m

06:45

06:02

1h 35m

07:37

06:07

1h 55m

08:02

06:20

1h 27m

07:47

07:20

1h 27m

08:47

08:20

1h 28m

09:48

08:30

1h 32m

10:02

09:20

1h 27m

10:47

09:35

1h 27m

11:02

11:20

1h 27m

12:47

12:15

1h 32m

13:47

13:20

1h 27m

14:47

13:35

1h 27m

15:02

14:20

1h 27m

15:47

15:20

1h 27m

16:47

15:35

1h 27m

17:02

16:35

1h 27m

18:02

17:20

1h 28m

18:48

18:20

1h 27m

19:47

19:20

1h 27m

20:47

Italo (NTV)

€22 ($25.50)

Naples Central

Smart Class

Rome Termini

05:14

1h 16m

06:30

05:35

1h 11m

06:46

05:50

1h 15m

07:05

06:02

1h 18m

07:20

06:07

1h 28m

07:35

06:20

1h 10m

07:30

07:02

1h 13m

08:15

07:40

1h 11m

08:51

11:35

1h 10m

12:45

13:20

1h 10m

14:30

13:35

1h 11m

14:46

14:20

1h 10m

15:30

22:18

1h 12m

23:30

Italo (NTV)

€24 ($27.50)

Naples Central

Standard Premier

Rome Termini

08:09

1h 16m

09:25

08:25

1h 15m

09:40

08:40

1h 10m

09:50

08:55

1h 13m

10:08

14:10

1h 10m

15:20

14:30

1h 10m

15:40

14:40

1h 15m

15:55

Trenitalia

€29.50 ($34.50)

Naples Central

Business Premier

Rome Termini

08:09

1h 16m

09:25

08:25

1h 15m

09:40

08:40

1h 10m

09:50

08:55

1h 13m

10:08

14:10

1h 10m

15:20

14:30

1h 10m

15:40

14:40

1h 15m

15:55

Trenitalia

€30.50 ($35.50)

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It’s best to buy your tickets online beforehand, especially when travelling during the busy season (June to September).

We recommend booking your tickets online through BookAway. Their site is intuitive, provides a clear picture of what you can expect, and offers great customer service. If you’re eyeing the best deals, you might occasionally find slightly cheaper tickets on Omio.

Naples to Rome by Private Transfer

Duration: 2h 20m - 2h 40m

Costs: €485 ($560)

Duration: 2h 20m - 2h 40m

Costs: €485 ($560)

Thinking of taking a private transfer from Naples to Rome? With taxi rates from €300 ($350), it’s quite expensive even when you’re travelling in a group.

We don’t really recommend booking a taxi since there is already an efficient and cheap train system between the two cities. But if you’re travelling with people with limited mobility or really bulky luggage, then it might be worth considering. Travel time with a taxi is around 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes.

There are a few ways you can get a private transfer from Naples to Rome. You can ask your hotel to call one for you, and you will be picked up from your hotel immediately. Taxis are also available at taxi stands, which can be found around the city.

Another option is to book a private transfer online beforehand. BookAway offers various vehicles. Although it’s more expensive, you can expect a ride at your desired date and time. You can book a 3-seater car for €485 ($560) or an 8-seater minivan if you’re travelling with a big group.

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Private Transport options from Naples to Rome

Standard

Standard Car 3 PAX

Price per person = €160 ($185)

Ciao Sorrento

€485 ($560)

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Standard

Standard Minivan 8 PAX

Price per person = €62 ($72)

Ciao Sorrento

€495 ($575)

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Comfort

Comfort Car 3 PAX

Price per person = €175 ($200)

DTS Travel Group

€525 ($605)

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Luxury

Luxury Car 3 PAX