- 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
$140
Average price
$155
Fastest journey
12 h 45 m
Average duration
12 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Naples will cost around $155 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
Of the 2 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Naples on Thu, Jun 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 1290 km distance in an average of 12 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 12 h 45 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 Paris Gare de Lyon to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 801 miles (1290 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$233 Average price | $173 Average price | $135 Average price Cheapest | $588 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 18m Average total duration 13h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 12m Average total duration 22h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Naples:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Naples costing on average $173 (€140).
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Naples costing on average $233 (€188).
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 48m.
Bus takes on average 22h 42m.
The journey is about 1h 44m faster (13h 48m by train vs 15h 32m by car) and roughly $355 (€287) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($233 (€188) vs $588 (€476)). 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.
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 Paris Gare de Lyon to Naples trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:28 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 12h45 | 6:13 PM Naples | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Naples run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $132 (€107) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 14:25. The fastest train covers the 801 miles (1290 km) distance in 12h 45m.
Distance 801 miles (1290 km) |
Average train duration 13h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $132 (€107) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 12h 45m |
First train 4:28 AM |
Last train 2:25 PM |
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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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