- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of Italy’s most important archaeological museums, famed for treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum, Roman mosaics, and the Farnese Collection.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 1 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
544 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Padua to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Naples will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 16 buses that leave Padua for Naples on Sat, Jun 20, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 544 km distance in an average of 9 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 9 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2723
2797
2771
2797
2729
FlixBus
2701
2797
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $117 Average price |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Naples:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Naples costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Naples costing on average $117 (€96).
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Naples buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 14h50 | 8:30 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 16h00 | 9:50 AM Napoli, Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria (Aeroporto Internazionale) | 2 transfers | |
069 · 055 | 9:20 PM Padova, Autostazione | 10h00 | 7:20 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 9h25 | 7:15 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2771 | 10:20 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 9h40 | 8:00 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 14h20 | 1:05 PM Napoli, Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria (Aeroporto Internazionale) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
2701 | 12:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 9h00 | 9:15 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 8h30 | 8:55 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2729 | 7:30 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 9h45 | 5:15 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 10h05 | 6:15 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2723 | 9:45 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 9h55 | 7:40 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 | 1:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 9h40 | 11:05 PM Afragola, Stazione di Napoli Afragola | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 | 1:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 9h00 | 10:25 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 11h25 | 1:05 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 11h35 | 2:35 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Padua to Naples run on average 17 times per day, taking around 9h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 338 miles (544 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 338 miles (544 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Naples — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Naples trip today.
One of Italy’s most important archaeological museums, famed for treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum, Roman mosaics, and the Farnese Collection.
Major fine arts museum in a former Bourbon palace, known for works by Caravaggio, Titian, and Neapolitan masters, plus a large park.
Small but world-famous museum chapel housing Giuseppe Sanmartino’s Veiled Christ, one of Naples’ most celebrated sculptures.
The most famous historic-center route, cutting across old Naples through churches, palaces, shops, and intense street life.
Celebrated lane of nativity artisan workshops, busy year-round and especially iconic for local craft traditions and social media appeal.
Naples’ grand ceremonial square, framed by the Royal Palace and San Francesco da Paola, ideal for classic city views.
Naples’s iconic soft, wood-fired pizza with a blistered crust, traditionally topped as Marinara or Margherita. It is the city’s most famous culinary tradition.
A classic Neapolitan pizza topped with tomato, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. It is one of the oldest local pizzas and a simple staple in Naples.
A famous Neapolitan pastry with crisp layered shell and sweet ricotta filling, often scented with citrus. It is a signature breakfast or snack in the city.
Popular modern pizzeria known for excellent dough, high-quality toppings, and polished service. A reliable choice for classic and refined pizza.
Established traditional restaurant serving classic Neapolitan dishes in a warm, characterful setting. Good for pasta and local home-style cooking.
Historic, no-frills pizzeria celebrated for classic Neapolitan pizza, especially Margherita and Marinara. A landmark casual stop with strong local identity.
Moderate by Italian standards. Pizza, coffee, and transit are affordable, while hotels and seafront dining cost more.
Service is often included or a coperto is charged. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up taxis slightly.
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Naples Capodichino Airport Terminal Bus, Naples -> Napoli Centrale, Naples
Naples is a city by the sea rich in food, culture, and history. It is the place you need to visit to see the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum or if you wish to taste some of the best pizza. The city is easily accessible by bus, and the trip is scenic and enjoyable. Padua is approximately 337 miles (544 km) from Naples, and the fastest bus will get you there in about 9h 25min. You can book this bus easily and conveniently from your phone once you download the new Omio app.
At least three buses leave Padua for Naples every day. These include direct and connecting buses provided by FlixBus, MarinoBus, and Itabus. The first bus to leave the station usually leaves at around 12:30 a.m., while the last bus usually leaves at around 10:45 p.m. Download the new Omio app to see the Padua to Naples bus schedule on your phone.
The journey from Padua to Naples is long, but you’ll have several direct buses to get you there. The two cities are about 337 miles (544 km) apart, and the fastest bus takes about 9h 25min to get there. If you decide to take a connecting bus, expect to be on the road for about 10h 10min. Download the Omio app to see the available buses and their respective durations.

Padua Basilica Sanantonio. Source: Shutterstock
Departure bus station: Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) is about 1.4 miles (2.4 km) from Padua city center. It is the departure station for buses from Padua and is within walking distance of downtown. It is wheelchair accessible, and you’ll find shaded waiting benches at the station.
Arrival bus station: Napoli Centrale in downtown Naples is the main arrival station. It serves as the city’s main transportation hub, so you’ll have easy access to local and regional buses, trains, and taxis. The station offers many amenities, including shops, restaurants, waiting benches, ticket offices, and clean restrooms. Napoli Centrale is wheelchair accessible.
FlixBus, MarinoBus, and Itabus are the main bus providers on this route. FlixBus is the leading provider with at least one departure every day. FlixBus could have as many as six buses making this trip on high_demand days. They provide direct and connecting buses from Padua to Naples. MarinoBus and Itabus each have one departure every day, a night bus. They are available seven days a week. MarinoBus and FlixBus are the only providers on this route having connecting services. Learn more about the providers on this route by reading the Omio magazine, Window Seat.
Flixbus is the main provider for buses from Padua to Naples. they have at least one bus making this journey daily and could have as many as six on high_demand days. They provide direct and connecting buses, with the former taking about 9h 25min, and the latter about 10h 5min. They provide daytime and night buses.
MarinoBus is a reliable provider for buses from Padua to Naples. MarinoBus provide at least one bus to Naples every day. It is usually a night bus taking about 10h 10min, including the stopover in Bologna. If you wish to take this bus to Naples, be at the station around 9:30 p.m.
Itabus is another reliable bus provider for buses from Padua to Naples. Itabus provides a one_night bus to Naples every day. The bus is a direct bus and takes about 9h 30min to get to its destination. It is a good option since it’s fast and cheap. Itabus provides the cheapest bus tickets on this route. The night bus to Naples usually leaves at around 10:45 p.m.
The bus is considered a more sustainable means of getting from Padua to Naples. This is why buses are now considered very sustainable. First, bus providers now have carbon offsetting programs. This way, passengers get to play their role in cleaning up the atmosphere. Buses also move more passengers at once than single_occupancy vehicles (SOVs), meaning fewer carbon emissions per passenger. Moreover, they travel less frequently than SOVs, causing less noise and carbon pollution. Finally, bus tickets are now paperless, thanks to the Omio platforms, which allow you to store your ticket electronically, saving the environment.
FlixBus allows passengers to bring two bags on this journey. You can bring your bike on the bus; ensure you reserve your space early. The buses have wheelchair lifts, and special services are provided to people in wheelchairs. Pets aren’t allowed on the bus. Amenities include free Wi_Fi, air conditioning, clean restrooms, and AC outlets.
MarinoBus will allow you to bring two bags on this trip. Reserve your space early if you’d like to bring your bike on the journey. MarinoBus buses are wheelchair accessible, and drivers will assist disabled passengers on the bus. Small pets in pet carriers can ride on the bus. Amenities include Wi_Fi, air conditioning, AC outlets, clean restrooms, and onboard entertainment.
Itabus will allow you to bring two bags on the bus. Bikes travel under the bus for an extra charge. The buses have wheelchair lifts, and if you need special assistance, the drivers are willing to help. Also, the company offers special assistance for disabled passengers. Small pets in pet carriers can ride on the bus. Amenities include Wi_Fi, clean restrooms, air conditioning, and AC outlets.
If you wish to save some dough on this trip, here are four tricks you can use to score cheap bus tickets. First, book your tickets in advance. Similar to early bird concert tickets, bus tickets are much cheaper when booked weeks or months in advance. Secondly, choose the slower journeys. High_speed trips are usually priced higher than slower or connecting journeys. Three, be flexible. Give yourself some room. Don’t limit your travel to one date; instead, give yourself room to compare fares on different days to settle on the cheapest. Finally, book your bus ticket using the Omio app to take advantage of great deals and discounts.

Naples Summer Coast. Source: Shutterstock
It is in Naples that pizza was invented. This city down by the coast is in many ways the soul of Italy and is close to important UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum. If you’re planning a trip to Naples, here are some things to see and do in the city. If you love castles, head straight to Castle Sant’Elmo, the castle on the hill. Learn about its fascinating history as you take in the splendid views of the city and the surrounding area. If you’re looking for a place to chill with the family, eat, and chat, Piazza Dante is the largest space in Naples, ideal for such activities. On a good day, you’ll find street musicians playing, and the square is a good place to get pictures with the statue of Dante, the poet. If you wish to learn about the story of Pompeii and Herculaneum, head into the Naples National Archaeological Museum for a look into the unique artifacts collected from the two historic sights. And to see what destroyed these two ancient cities, climb Mount Vesuvius, and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding below. Don’t leave this city by the sea before:
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Padua to Naples by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Naples, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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