How to Get From Rome to Naples

The bus can be a cheap alternative to the train if you book early and are flexible with your schedule. Travel time is around 2h 30m - 3h 35m, which is about the same time as the regionale train.

Every now and then, FlixBus offers rates as low as €3.00 ($3.50). That’s not every day though, and you really have to be on the lookout if you want to buy cheap tickets.

Bus fares from Rome to Naples usually start from €5.50 ($6.40).

Departure and arrival station

Buses depart from Roma Tiburtina Bus Station, located beside the train station of the same name. It’s also near Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore in the city centre.

You will be dropped off at Naples Metropark, just beside Napoli Centrale.

Travelling by train from Rome to Naples offers the best value for money. It is one of the cheapest options for this route, and there are train departures from 05:31 to 22:35 daily.

Travel time is between 55m - 2h 50m.

Two types of trains

Regionale trains

Regional trains are the cheapest trains on this route at €14 ($16) . However, travel time is 3-4 hours, about twice of high-speed trains.

High-speed trains

There are also high-speed trains from Rome to Naples. The cheaper one is the 2-hour Intercity train for €27 ($32).

If you want to get to Naples more quickly, you can take the Italo or Freccia train with a 1.5-hour travel time. They have more departures daily but cost a few euros more.

Departure and arrival station

Trains depart from Roma Termini in the city centre. Note that there are also a few departures from Roma Tiburtina, about 3 km east of Roma Termini.

You are to get off at Napoli Centrale Station within Naples city centre.

Do you plan on visiting Naples for just a day? GetYourGuide offers a few day trip options from Rome to Naples.

Our favourite is a 12-hour day tour that features all the best of Naples, plus a side trip to the ancient ruins of Pompeii. This tour is for small groups only, and the maximum number of participants is up to 6 people.

Round-trip transportation, lunch, and tasting of local delicacies are already included in the rate of €260 ($305) per person.

Private transfers in Italy are quite expensive. We don’t recommend them when travelling from one city to another, especially since the country has a really efficient train system. But if you’re travelling with kids or people with limited mobility, then indeed a door-to-door ride is the most convenient.

Fares for a 4-seater taxi ride from Rome to Naples start from €300 ($350). Thinking of taking Uber? Rates start from €415 ($485) with an Uber Black Saver, but it can only accommodate up to 2 people.

Taxis in Italy are generally okay as long as the metre is turned on. If you’re looking for the cheapest private transfer, then the taxi is the way to go. You can hail one from the street or get a ride from a taxi stand. Note that it’s not customary for Italian drivers to approach commuters and offer a ride.

If you’d like to book your private transfer in advance with trusted drivers, then you can book one with BookAway. Rates start from €480 ($560) for a 3-seater car and €585 ($680) for an 8-seater minivan.