- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of the world’s leading archaeological museums, famed for treasures from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Farnese Collection.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paola to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paola to Naples will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 21 trains that leave Paola for Naples on Mon, Jun 01, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 224 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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 5650 · Regionale 5208
Regionale 5578
Regionale 5638 · Regionale 5266
Regionale 5590
Regionale 5594 · Regionale 5202
FRECCIAROSSA 9588
Intercity 734
Intercity 724
8158
8134Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paola to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Paola to Naples:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paola to Naples costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
The journey is about 39m faster (3h 4m by train vs 3h 43m by car) and roughly $37 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€19) vs $60 (€48)). 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 Intercity, Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa.
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 Paola to Naples trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 550 | 8:13 AM Paola station | 3h04 | 11:17 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 8:27 AM Paola station | 3h00 | 11:27 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5638 · Regionale 5266 | 8:47 AM Paola station | 5h51 | 2:38 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8134 | 9:10 AM Paola station | 2h48 | 11:58 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 552 | 10:02 AM Paola station | 3h03 | 1:05 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 11:54 AM Paola station | 2h34 | 2:28 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 556 | 12:14 PM Paola station | 3h03 | 3:17 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5592 | 12:37 PM Paola station | 4h01 | 4:38 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 734 | 1:34 PM Paola station | 2h41 | 4:15 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5580 | 1:39 PM Paola station | 3h59 | 5:38 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8158 | On time 3:11 PM Paola station | 2h47 | 5:58 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5584 | 3:23 PM Paola station | 3h45 | 7:08 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 724 | 4:36 PM Paola station | 2h42 | 7:18 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 560 | 5:23 PM Paola station | 2h54 | 8:17 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5576 | 5:25 PM Paola station | 3h43 | 9:08 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5690 · Regionale 5208 | 6:18 PM Paola station | 4h20 | 10:38 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8192 | 7:15 PM Paola station | 2h53 | 10:08 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5590 | 7:30 PM Paola station | 3h38 | 11:08 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 5968 | 12:54 AM Paola station | 5h06 | 6:00 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5578 | 6:21 AM Paola station | 3h57 | 10:18 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Paola to Naples run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (224 km) distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
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One of the world’s leading archaeological museums, famed for treasures from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Farnese Collection.
Major fine arts museum in a Bourbon palace, with works by Caravaggio, Titian, and Neapolitan masters, plus a vast park.
Small but world-famous museum chapel housing the Veiled Christ, one of Naples’ most celebrated sculptures.
The historic street slicing through the old center, ideal for walking past churches, palaces, shops, and dense local street life.
One of Naples’ busiest and most famous streets, popular for architecture, shopping, and easy access to key sights.
Dense, atmospheric neighborhood of lanes, stairways, murals, and everyday city life that has become especially popular with visitors.
Naples’ iconic wood-fired pizza with a soft, elastic crust and simple toppings such as Margherita or Marinara; 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 is naturally free of dairy.
Spaghetti with clams, olive oil, garlic, and parsley, reflecting Naples’ strong connection to the sea and simple southern flavors.
One of Naples’ best-known pizza institutions in the historic center, celebrated for generous toppings, quality ingredients, and constant local energy.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant on the seafront, offering refined contemporary interpretations of Campanian and Neapolitan cuisine.
Historic, no-frills pizzeria famous worldwide for classic Neapolitan pizza, especially Margherita and Marinara, with a lively traditional atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Milan or Rome. Pizza and casual dining are good value, while hotels in central areas can cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a small coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
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