- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of Italy’s most important archaeological museums, famed for Roman mosaics, Farnese sculptures, and finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
70
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna 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 to Naples Centrale will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 70 trains that leave Bologna for Naples Centrale on Wed, Jun 03, 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 470 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 03 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.
Intercity 594+
Autobus RM41H · Regionale 21039
Intercity 583
Intercity 597
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 723
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18512+
Intercity 511
FRECCIAROSSA 9619
FRECCIAROSSA 9653
FRECCIAROSSA 9657
FRECCIAROSSA 9627
FRECCIAROSSA 9625Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna 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 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $132.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Naples Centrale:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Naples Centrale costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $187 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Naples Centrale costing on average $209 (€169).
Other travel options to Naples Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 7h 31m.
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 to Naples Centrale trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 723 | 1:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h01 | 9:34 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 | 4h41 | 11:08 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9603+ Intercity 551 | 7:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h27 | 11:34 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 · FRECCIAROSSA 8335 | 7:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h46 | 12:13 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8111 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h26 | 12:23 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 8:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h26 | 12:28 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9607 · FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 8:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 12:28 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 · FRECCIAROSSA 9604 | 8:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h26 | 12:38 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h25 | 12:52 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 12:58 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 | 4h48 | 1:50 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611 | 9:07 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 1:18 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h48 | 1:15 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 9409 | 10:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 2:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18512+ Intercity 511 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h24 | 8:34 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
8902 | 10:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 3:28 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
9927 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 3:43 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 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h26 | 6:53 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 · FRECCIAROSSA 8343 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 6:23 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
Intercity 597 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 7h18 | 11:39 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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 9325 | 6:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 10:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 6:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h48 | 10:15 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 10:28 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 10:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9653 | 7:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 10:33 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 7:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 11:03 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 7:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 11:43 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 11:48 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9661 | 8:07 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 11:33 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 1963+ Intercity 510 | 11:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h13 | 7:18 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna to Naples Centrale run on average 65 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 50 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average train duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 65 |
Direct trains 50 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 4:34 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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, famed for Roman mosaics, Farnese sculptures, and finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Major fine arts museum in a Bourbon palace with masterpieces by Caravaggio, Titian, and Raphael, plus a vast hilltop park.
A compact but world-famous museum chapel housing the Veiled Christ, one of Naples’ most celebrated sculptures.
The city’s most famous historic street axis, cutting through the old center and packed with churches, palaces, shops, and daily life.
Busy central shopping and walking street linking historic Naples with elegant quarters, also popular for street scenes and architecture.
Naples’ grand ceremonial square, framed by the Royal Palace and San Francesco da Paola, central to most first visits.
Naples’ iconic wood-fired pizza with a soft, blistered crust and simple toppings such as tomato, mozzarella, and basil. 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 is naturally free of dairy.
A celebrated Neapolitan pastry with many crisp layers and a ricotta-based filling, often scented with citrus. It is a signature breakfast or snack in Naples.
Well-known traditional pizzeria with a long history, loved for classic fried starters and excellent Neapolitan pizzas in a lively local setting.
Historic, no-frills pizzeria famous worldwide for classic Neapolitan pizza, especially Margherita and Marinara. Casual atmosphere and long-standing reputation.
Established Neapolitan restaurant near the central station area, known for traditional dishes, seafood, pasta, and polished but classic service.
Generally moderate for Italy: pizza and casual meals are affordable, while hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is often included via coperto or servizio. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
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Napoli Centrale, Naples -> Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples
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