- 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
$60
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
443 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Imola to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Imola to Naples will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 2 trains that leave Imola for Naples on Wed, Jun 17, 2 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 443 km distance in an average of 9 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 10 h 49 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Imola to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Imola to Naples:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Imola to Naples costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $83 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Imola to Naples costing on average $132 (€107).
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Flight takes on average 9h 0m.
The journey is about 1h 17m faster (5h 0m by train vs 6h 17m by car) and roughly $81 (€65) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($64 (€52) vs $145 (€117)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Imola to Naples 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:55 AM Imola | 10h49 | 4:44 PM Naples | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:58 AM Imola | 10h49 | 7:47 PM Naples | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Imola to Naples run on average 30 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 275 miles (443 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 275 miles (443 km) |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 7h 20m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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 Centrale, Naples -> Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples
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