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How to get fromRome to Naples

In this in-depth route guide, you can compare the best ways to travel the 225 kilometers (140 miles) from Rome to Naples. Our team of indpendent travel experts researched each route — breaking down each option by travel time, price, and comfort. Plus, we’ll share the best booking options to help you get the best deal.

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

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Why visit Naples?

Naples is a major port city in southern Italy and the capital of the Campania region. Known to many as the modern birthplace of pizza, it is often just a stopover or a day trip destination for those who want to taste its cuisine. But there’s so much more to explore and experience in this city.

Naples is a bit rough on the edges, unlike your usual Italian destination. But once you get over its gritty facade, you’ll find that it’s actually part of the city’s charm. Its iconic history, immersive culture, and contemporary offerings will keep you curious about what else you can discover in Naples.

What are the 4 ways to travel from Rome to Naples?

There are 4 ways to travel the 225 kilometers (140 miles) from Rome to Naples. You can choose between the bus, day trip, private transfer and train. The journey takes 55 minutes - 12 hours 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 ($5.90).

Transport

Duration

Pricing

Transport Options

Bus

2h 30m - 3h 35m

From €5.50 ($5.90)

Train

55m - 2h 50m

From €14.30 ($15.60)

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Day Trip

12h

From €260 ($280)

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Private Transfer

2h 20m - 3h 5m

From €515 ($560)

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Rome to Naples by Bus

Duration: 2h 30m - 3h 35m

Costs: €5.50 ($5.90)

Duration: 2h 30m - 3h 35m

Costs: €5.50 ($5.90)

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

Every now and then, FlixBus offers rates as low as €3 ($3.30). 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 ($5.90).

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.

Bus schedules from Rome to Naples

Tiburtina

Naples

20:00

2h 55m

22:55

FlixBus

€5.50 ($5.90)

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Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni

Standard

Naples Metropark Central Parking

06:35

2h 40m

09:15

07:15

10:15

08:00

11:00

08:55

2h 40m

11:35

09:35

2h 40m

12:15

10:05

2h 40m

12:45

13:15

2h 40m

15:55

16:30

2h 45m

19:15

17:45

20:45

19:45

2h 40m

22:25

22:30

2h 40m

01:10

23:20

2h 40m

02:00

Itabus

From €7.90 ($8.60)

Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

Standard

Naples Metropark

04:30

2h 50m

07:20

MarinoBus

€23 ($25)

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To get the best rate possible, it’s best to book online beforehand. Itabus is available on BookAway, while you can buy FlixBus tickets on its own website.

Airport transfer to Naples

Are you coming from either Rome Ciampino Airport or Rome Fiumicino Airport? If so, then you can also take a shuttle bus straight to Naples.

Fiumicino Express offers shuttle buses from both airports. From Ciampino Airport to Naples, travel time is about 2.5 hours, while it takes 3 hours from Fiumicino Airport. Tickets cost €28 ($30).

Bus schedules from Rome Airports to Naples

Rome Fiumicino Airport Bus Station

Standard

Naples Metropark Central Parking

21:35

3h 35m

01:10

22:25

3h 35m

02:00

Itabus

€23 ($25)

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Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3

Standard

Naples Metropark

08:30

3h 7m

11:37

10:30

3h 7m

13:37

14:55

3h 7m

18:02

16:55

3h 7m

20:02

20:55

3h 7m

00:02

Fiumicino Express

€24 ($26)

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Rome Ciampino Airport Arrivals Terminal

Standard

Naples Metropark

09:05

2h 32m

11:37

11:05

2h 32m

13:37

15:30

2h 32m

18:02

17:30

2h 32m

20:02

21:30

2h 32m

00:02

Fiumicino Express

€24 ($26)

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The last stop for the shuttle buses from the airports is also Naples Metropark.

Rome to Naples by Train

Duration: 55m - 2h 50m

Costs: €14.30 ($15.60)

Duration: 55m - 2h 50m

Costs: €14.30 ($15.60)

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 55 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes.

Two types of trains

Regionale trains

Regional trains are the cheapest trains on this route at €14 ($15.20) . 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 ($29).

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.

Train schedules from Rome to Naples

Rome Tiburtina

Standard

Naples Central

14:26

2h 52m

17:18

Trenitalia

€14.30 ($15.60)

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Rome Termini

Standard

Naples Central

08:00

1h 13m

09:13

08:53

1h 10m

10:03

09:15

1h 13m

10:28

14:00

1h 12m

15:12

14:26

2h 3m

16:29

14:38

1h 10m

15:48

14:53

1h 10m

16:03

Trenitalia

From €21 ($23)

Rome Termini

Standard Premier

Naples Central

08:00

1h 13m

09:13

08:53

1h 10m

10:03

09:15

1h 13m

10:28

14:00

1h 12m

15:12

14:26

2h 3m

16:29

14:38

1h 10m

15:48

14:53

1h 10m

16:03

Trenitalia

€24 ($26)

Rome Termini Train Station

Standard

Naples P Garibaldi Train Station

07:40

1h 14m

08:54

09:41

1h 12m

10:53

10:30

1h 13m

11:43

10:40

1h 13m

11:53

11:15

1h 13m

12:28

11:40

1h 13m

12:53

12:30

1h 13m

13:43

12:40

1h 13m

13:53

13:30

1h 13m

14:43

13:40

1h 13m

14:53

14:15

1h 13m

15:28

14:30

1h 13m

15:43

15:30

1h 13m

16:43

15:40

1h 13m

16:53

16:15

1h 13m

17:28

16:30

1h 13m

17:43

18:15

1h 13m

19:28

Italo (NTV)

€36 ($39)

Rome Tiburtina Train Station

Standard

Naples P Garibaldi Train Station

10:12

1h 31m

11:43

10:57

1h 31m

12:28

12:12

1h 31m

13:43

12:57

1h 46m

14:43

13:57

1h 31m

15:28

14:12

1h 31m

15:43

15:12

1h 31m

16:43

16:00

1h 28m

17:28

16:12

1h 31m

17:43

17:57

1h 31m

19:28

18:57

1h 31m

20:28

19:12

1h 31m

20:43

19:57

1h 50m

21:47

20:12

1h 31m

21:43

20:57

1h 31m

22:28

21:12

1h 31m

22:43

21:35

1h 43m

23:18

Italo (NTV)

€36 ($39)

Rome Tiburtina

Smart Class

Naples Central

19:12

1h 31m

20:43

19:57

1h 50m

21:47

20:12

1h 31m

21:43

20:57

1h 31m

22:28

22:12

1h 31m

23:43

Italo (NTV)

€38 ($42)

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Rome Termini

Smart Class

Naples Central

19:15

1h 13m

20:28

19:30

1h 13m

20:43

19:40

1h 13m

20:53

20:15

1h 32m

21:47

20:30

1h 13m

21:43

22:05

1h 13m

23:18

22:30

1h 13m

23:43

Italo (NTV)

€38 ($42)

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Rome Termini

Standard

Naples Afragola

08:58

1h 3m

10:01

Trenitalia

€42 ($46)

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Rome Tiburtina

Prima Class

Naples Central

19:12

1h 31m

20:43

19:57

1h 50m

21:47

20:12

1h 31m

21:43

20:57

1h 31m

22:28

22:12

1h 31m

23:43

Italo (NTV)

€46 ($50)

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Rome Termini

Prima Class

Naples Central

19:15

1h 13m

20:28

19:30

1h 13m

20:43

19:40

1h 13m

20:53

20:15

1h 32m

21:47

20:30

1h 13m

21:43

22:05

1h 13m

23:18

22:30

1h 13m

23:43

Italo (NTV)

€46 ($50)

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Rome Termini

Standard Premier

Naples Afragola

08:58

1h 3m

10:01

Trenitalia

€53 ($58)

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Rome Termini

Business Premier

Naples Central

08:00

1h 13m

09:13

08:53

1h 10m

10:03

09:15

1h 13m

10:28

14:00

1h 12m

15:12

14:38

1h 10m

15:48

14:53

1h 10m

16:03

Trenitalia

€53 ($58)

Rome Tiburtina

Club Executive Class

Naples Central

19:12

1h 31m

20:43

19:57

1h 50m

21:47

20:12

1h 31m

21:43

20:57

1h 31m

22:28

22:12

1h 31m

23:43

Italo (NTV)

€77 ($84)

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Rome Termini

Club Executive Class

Naples Central

19:15

1h 13m

20:28

19:30

1h 13m

20:43

19:40

1h 13m

20:53

20:15

1h 32m

21:47

20:30

1h 13m

21:43

22:05

1h 13m

23:18

22:30

1h 13m

23:43

Italo (NTV)

€77 ($84)

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Rome Termini

Business Premier

Naples Afragola

14:25

0h 55m

15:20

Trenitalia

€135 ($150)

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Tickets are available at the train station or you can also book your tickets in advance.

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.

Rome to Naples by Day Trip

Duration: 12 hours

Costs: €260 ($280)

Duration: 12 hours

Costs: €260 ($280)

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 ($280) per person.

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Rome to Naples by Private Transfer

Duration: 2h 20m - 3h 5m

Costs: €515 ($560)

Duration: 2h 20m - 3h 5m

Costs: €515 ($560)

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 ($325). Thinking of taking Uber? Rates start from €415 ($450) 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 €515 ($560) for a 3-seater car and €625 ($680) for an 8-seater minivan.

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Private Transport options from Rome to Naples

Standard

Standard Car 3 PAX

Price per person = €170 ($185)

Ciao Sorrento

€515 ($560)

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Standard Minivan 8 PAX

Price per person = €66 ($72)

Ciao Sorrento

€530 ($575)

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Comfort

Comfort Car 3 PAX

Price per person = €185 ($200)

DTS Travel Group

€555 ($605)

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Luxury

Luxury Car 3 PAX