How to travel from Rome to Naples, Italy

The distance between Rome and Naples is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rome 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.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Naples.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byFlixBus+ 4 others
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Drive

Drive to Naples.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance225km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Naples

There are several options for getting from Rome to Naples by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Rome and Naples is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Rome and Naples by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Naples is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Naples, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Naples. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Naples with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Rome and Naples. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Rome and Naples. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Naples with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 35m.

FlixBus and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Rome and Naples. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Naples. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale. instead which will take 1h 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 Rome and Naples. The distance is around 225km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Naples is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Naples

Transport options from Rome to Naples
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€26($26)
hourly221km (137 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
€17($17)
every 30 mins222km (138 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€34($34)
on demand225km (140 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