- 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
$69
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
6 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
221 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Metaponto 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 Metaponto to Naples Centrale will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
It's difficult to get from Metaponto to Naples Centrale without transferring at least once.
Intercity 566 · Intercity 560
Intercity 566 · Intercity 560Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Metaponto to Naples Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Metaponto to Naples Centrale:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metaponto to Naples Centrale costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Naples Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
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Direct services run with Intercity, Regionale.
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 Metaponto to Naples Centrale trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 566 · Intercity 560 | 1:35 PM Metaponto | 6h42 | 8:17 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Metaponto to Naples Centrale run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:44, the last at 12:35. The fastest train covers the 137 miles (221 km) distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 137 miles (221 km) |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 4:44 AM |
Last train 12:35 PM |
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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, 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Metaponto to Naples Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Metaponto to Naples Centrale trains use the Metaponto to Napoli Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Napoli San Giovanni-Barra. Use this guide to compare Metaponto and Naples Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Metaponto has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blumen Bad Beach, Lido Marinella
Ticket office support is available at Metaponto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Metaponto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Metaponto: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Metaponto: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Turismo, Hotel Palatinum, Magna Grecia Hotel Village.
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.
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