How to travel from Padua to Naples, Italy

The distance between Padua and Naples is around 688km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Padua 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 Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Naples.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Naples.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance689km (428 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padua and Naples

There are several options for getting from Padua to Naples by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Padua and Naples is around 688km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Padua and Naples by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padua to Naples is to take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Naples, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padua and Naples. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Padua and Naples with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 50m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Padua and Naples. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Padua and Naples. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Padua and Naples with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 25m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Padua and Naples. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padua to Naples. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Padua and Naples. The distance is around 689km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padua to Naples is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padua and Naples

Transport options from Padua to Naples
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
€65($65)
every 4 hours688km (428 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 25m
€45($45)
every 20 mins710km (441 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina9h 55m
€50($50)
4 times a week715km (444 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€105($105)
on demand689km (428 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Padua and Naples

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