How to travel from Syracuse to Naples, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Naples is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Syracuse to Naples by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Bus via Catania Via Archimede

Take the bus to Catania Via Archimede and then to Naples Metropark Central Parking.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Naples.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Naples

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Naples by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 2h 25m.

The distance between Syracuse and Naples is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Syracuse and Naples by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Naples is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Naples is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Naples. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Syracuse and Naples with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 5m.

Trenitalia run train services between Syracuse and Naples. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 5m, 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 Syracuse and Naples. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Syracuse and Naples with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 10h 15m.

FlixBus, Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti and Itabus run regular bus services between Syracuse and Naples. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Syracuse to Naples. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP). instead which will take 2h 25m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Syracuse to Naples. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP). instead which will take 2h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Naples is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

How do I get from Syracuse to Naples

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Naples

Transport options from Syracuse to Naples
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
€37($37)
hourly454km (282 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
€59($59)
hourly846km (526 miles)
Train
9h 5m
€50($50)
twice daily614km (381 miles)
Bus via Catania Via Archimede + 1 similar
10h 15m
€42($42)
hourly669km (416 miles)
Bus10h 15m
€40($40)
every 20 mins680km (422 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 5m
€100($100)
hourly647km (402 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