How to travel from Zurich to Naples, Italy

The distance between Zurich and Naples is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zurich to Naples by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Naples (NAP).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Candela and then to NapoIi - Metropark.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Naples.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance1,052km (654 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Naples

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Naples by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Zurich and Naples is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 858km (533 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Zurich and Naples by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Naples is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Naples, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Naples. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to Naples. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Swiss Railways, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Zurich and Naples. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 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 Zurich and Naples. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich to Naples. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Candela. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Autolinee Ventre, Air Campania S.r.l. and Bartolini Turismo run regular bus services between Zurich and Naples. Buses run twice a week and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Naples. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Naples (NAP). instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Zurich and Naples. The distance is around 1,052km (654 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Naples is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

How do I get from Zurich to Naples

Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Naples

Transport options from Zurich to Naples
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 30m
€220($220)
every 2 hours953km (592 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€215($215)
every 2 hours1,025km (637 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16hrs
€84($84)
twice a week1,290km (801 miles)
Bus via Benevento17hrs
€8($8)
3 times a week1,245km (774 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€215($215)
on demand1,052km (654 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