- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of Italy’s most important archaeological museums, famous for treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum, Roman mosaics, and classical sculpture.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
74
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Naples Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Naples Centrale will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 74 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Naples Centrale on Wed, Jun 17, 58 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 471 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 3 h 26 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.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 · Regionale Veloce 4155 · Regionale 21091
Regionale Veloce 3901 · Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 5901
Intercity 594+
Autobus RM41H · Regionale 21039
Intercity 597
Intercity 583
FRECCIAROSSA 9657
FRECCIAROSSA 9611
FRECCIAROSSA 9637
FRECCIAROSSA 9627
FRECCIAROSSA 9603Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Naples Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $131.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Naples Centrale:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Centrale to Naples Centrale costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $196 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna Centrale to Naples Centrale costing on average $221 (€179).
Other travel options to Naples Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Naples Centrale trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 6:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 10:28 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3901 · Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 5901 | 6:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h15 | 5:49 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9601 | 6:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 10:03 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9603 | 7:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 10:33 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 · FRECCIAROSSA 8335 | 7:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 11:33 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8111 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 11:43 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 8:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 11:48 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9607 | 8:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h31 | 11:38 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 · FRECCIAROSSA 9604 | 8:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 12:03 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 12:13 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 12:28 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h56 | 3:50 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 9:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 12:48 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611 | 9:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 12:33 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h33 | 1:10 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9919 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 1:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391 · FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 10:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 2:03 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 10:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 2:08 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 2:13 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 · Regionale Veloce 4155 · Regionale 21091 | 10:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h13 | 9:47 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 · Regionale Veloce 4155+ Intercity 511 | 10:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h00 | 8:34 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8907 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 2:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9619 | 11:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 2:33 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 3:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 3:13 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 3:28 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 3:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 12:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 3:48 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623 · FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 12:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 3:48 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h54 | 4:21 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9625 | 12:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 4:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 4:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9627 | 1:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 4:33 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 5:18 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 5:28 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9935 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 5:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9631 | 2:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 5:33 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 · FRECCIAROSSA 8343 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 6:23 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h26 | 6:53 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 3:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 6:48 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9637 | 3:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 6:33 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 7:13 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639 · FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h36 | 7:13 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8915 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 7:28 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 4:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 7:48 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9641 · FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 4:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 7:48 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9643 | 4:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h28 | 8:05 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 8:28 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 8:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 5:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 8:48 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9645 · FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 5:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 8:48 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 5:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 9:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8963 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 9:23 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594+ Autobus RM41H · Regionale 21039 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 13h05 | 6:30 AM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 5:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 9:13 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9647 · FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 5:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h36 | 9:13 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8923 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h10 | 9:52 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 9:33 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 9:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 9:48 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9649 · FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 6:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 9:48 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9649 | 6:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h25 | 10:32 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 6:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 10:10 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 6:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h38 | 11:05 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h33 | 11:15 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h52 | 11:49 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9653 | 7:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h15 | 11:22 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 7:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h27 | 12:04 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 1963+ Intercity 510 | 11:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h13 | 7:18 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
InterCityNotte 770+ FRECCIAROSSA 9501 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h39 | 8:12 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna Centrale to Naples Centrale run on average 52 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (471 km) distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average train duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 52 |
Direct trains 41 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 4:34 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Discover the best of Napoli Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Napoli Centrale trip today.
One of Italy’s most important archaeological museums, famous for treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum, Roman mosaics, and classical sculpture.
A major art museum in a former Bourbon palace, known for Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, royal apartments, and a large hilltop park.
A compact but world-famous museum chapel housing the Veiled Christ, celebrated for its astonishing marble craftsmanship.
The most famous historic street in Naples, cutting through the old center with churches, palaces, shops, and constant local life.
The celebrated street of nativity workshops, lively year-round and especially iconic for Neapolitan craft traditions and social media-friendly scenes.
Naples’ grand ceremonial square, framed by major monuments and often used as a starting point for exploring the historic center and waterfront.
Naples’s iconic wood-fired pizza with a soft, airy crust and simple toppings such as Margherita or Marinara. It is the city’s most famous traditional dish.
A classic Neapolitan pizza topped with tomato, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. It is one of the oldest local pizzas and naturally free of dairy.
A celebrated Neapolitan pastry with many crisp layers and a sweet ricotta filling. It is a signature breakfast or snack in Naples.
Long-established pizzeria known for traditional fried and baked Neapolitan pizzas. Lively, local setting with a strong reputation for quality.
Historic, no-frills pizzeria famed for classic Neapolitan pizza, especially Margherita and Marinara. Casual atmosphere and one of the city’s best-known pizza institutions.
Classic Neapolitan restaurant near the station, serving seafood, pasta, and regional specialties in an elegant traditional dining room.
Moderate for Italy: pizza and coffee are affordable, while hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is modest: round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Napoli Centrale, Naples -> Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples
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