- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of the world's top archaeology museums, with Pompeii and Herculaneum treasures, mosaics, sculptures, and the Farnese collection.
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$77
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$111
Fastest journey on Sep 02
3 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
3 h 46 m
Trains on Sep 02
61
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Naples will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 61 trains from Bologna to Naples, including 54 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 471 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 3 h 56 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.
Intercity 597
Intercity 583
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 723
9947
9935
FRECCIAROSSA 9653
FRECCIAROSSA 9627
FRECCIAROSSA 9619
8111
9907Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a flight costs an average of $262.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
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 Bologna to Naples:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Naples costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $249 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Naples costing on average $262 (€213).
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Naples trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 4:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h03 | 8:05 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h13 | 11:34 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 8:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 9:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 5:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 9:13 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9645 · FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 5:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 9:13 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8963 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 9:18 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 5:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 9:33 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 10:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 9:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 9:58 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 10:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 6:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 10:18 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 6:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 10:28 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 10:38 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 10:58 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9653 | 7:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h36 | 10:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559 · FRECCIAROSSA 8223 | 7:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h31 | 11:58 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 12:10 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510+ InterCityNotte 1963 | 11:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h13 | 7:18 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 723+ InterCityNotte 770 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h56 | 9:29 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 770+ FRECCIAROSSA 9501 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h39 | 8:12 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 6:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 10:38 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8111 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 10:48 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 · FRECCIAROSSA 9605 | 7:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 11:23 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 · FRECCIAROSSA 8335 | 7:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 11:33 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9907 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 11:53 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 8:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 12:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8951 | 8:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h13 | 12:30 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 12:35 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 12:48 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h51 | 3:45 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 9:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 1:00 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8953 | 9:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 1:23 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 1:38 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 1:33 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 1:53 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8947 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 1:58 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 10:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 2:13 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 10:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 2:23 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 2:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8907 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 3:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9923 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 3:15 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9619 | 11:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 2:53 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 3:23 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 3:28 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 3:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 3:58 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 12:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 4:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 4:23 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 4:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 5:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9627 | 1:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h41 | 4:48 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 5:33 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 5:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9935 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 5:58 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h56 | 7:23 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 3:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 7:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8959 | 3:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 7:13 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 7:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 7:48 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bologna to Naples run on average 63 times per day, taking around 6h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 52 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (471 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average train duration 6h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 63 |
Direct trains 52 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 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 the world's top archaeology museums, with Pompeii and Herculaneum treasures, mosaics, sculptures, and the Farnese collection.
Prestigious art museum in the Capodimonte palace, holding masterpieces by Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael, and Neapolitan artists.
Pio Monte's small but superb gallery is best known for Caravaggio's The Seven Works of Mercy and Baroque collections.
Naples' grand central square framed by major landmarks. Ideal for photos, evening walks, and understanding the city's scale.
Historic straight street cutting through the old center. Packed with churches, workshops, and intense everyday Neapolitan life.
Lively shopping boulevard connecting old and modern Naples, known for palaces, metro art, and constant local energy.
Classic Neapolitan pizza with a soft, charred crust, San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, basil, and olive oil. It is Naples’ most iconic traditional dish.
Deep-fried pasta croquette made with potatoes, cheese, and pepper. A beloved street snack in Naples, especially from friggitorie and pizzerias.
Fried rice ball filled with ragù, peas, and mozzarella, then breaded and crisped. A classic Neapolitan street food with everyday local appeal.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant overlooking the bay, known for refined Campanian cuisine, seafood, and polished service in an elegant setting.
Historic pizzeria famed for classic Neapolitan pizza in a lively, no-frills setting. One of the city’s most famous casual dining experiences.
Legendary fried pizza and street-food spot in the historic center. Best known for classic Neapolitan frittatine and pizza fritta.
Moderate for Italy. Pizza, coffee and local transit are affordable, while hotels in central Naples and peak-season stays can raise overall trip costs.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants if service was good, and round up taxi fares.
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Naples Centrale -> Piazza Municipio
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Naples by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Naples, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Naples trains use the Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Napoli, Aeroporto Internazionale. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Naples train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Funo Centergross is 11 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Funo Centergross has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Funo Centergross.
ATMs are available at Funo Centergross.
Accessibility facilities are available at Funo Centergross.
Napoli Centrale is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Tentazioni Cafe, Burger King, VyTA Boulangerie, Time Cafè, Caffè Toraldo, Chalet Ciro, Cibiamo, Chef Express, Eccellenze Della Costiera, 100 Montaditos, & more
Free WiFi throughout the station. ATMs are located at various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 21:10. Information desks are located on the ground floor in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is kiPoint luggage storage is located close to Platform 2, open daily from 06:00 to 23:00. .
Available at Napoli Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Napoli Centrale: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli Centrale: The station is fully accessible. The Sala Blu office provides services and assists customers with disabilities. .
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Europa, Starhotels Terminus, B&B Hotel Napoli.
Napoli, Aeroporto Internazionale is 5 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli, Aeroporto Internazionale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple Italian cuisine restaurants on-site.
Free WiFi throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Napoli, Aeroporto Internazionale.
Available at Napoli, Aeroporto Internazionale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli, Aeroporto Internazionale: Wheelchair-accessible facilities available.
Naples, Beverello - Angioino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants and cafes available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the main areas. ATMs are aTMs available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Naples, Beverello - Angioino.
Available at Naples, Beverello - Angioino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Naples, Beverello - Angioino: Station equipped with elevators and ramps.
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