How to travel from Salzburg to Naples, Italy

The distance between Salzburg and Naples is around 1,121km (697 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 10h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salzburg to Naples by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Innsbruck Hbf then Bolzano Bozen and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Udine and then to Naples Metropark Central Parking.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Naples.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,147km (713 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Naples

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Naples by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 10h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Salzburg and Naples is around 1,121km (697 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 780km (485 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Salzburg and Naples by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Naples is to take the train which takes around 10h 10m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Naples, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Naples. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Naples. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Innsbruck Hbf, Brennero Brenner and Bolzano Bozen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), WESTbahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Salzburg and Naples. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Naples. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Naples. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Udine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Salzburg and Naples. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Naples. We recommend that you take the train to Innsbruck Hbf then Bolzano Bozen and then to Napoli Centrale. instead which will take 10h 10m.

The closest major airport to Naples is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Naples. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Naples. The distance is around 1,147km (713 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Naples is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Salzburg to Naples

Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Naples

Transport options from Salzburg to Naples
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
10h 10m
€125($125)
once daily1,142km (709 miles)
Train via Padova11h 50m
€50($50)
once daily1,121km (697 miles)
Train via Roma Termini12h 15m
€115($115)
once daily1,121km (697 miles)
Bus
15h 35m
€64($64)
once daily1,185km (736 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€215($215)
on demand1,147km (713 miles)

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Airports near Naples

The following major airports near Naples offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Naples
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Naples
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Naples