- 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
$17
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Ostiense 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 Rome Ostiense to Naples Centrale will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 14 trains that leave Rome Ostiense for Naples Centrale on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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 12551 · Regionale 21081
Regionale 12511 · Regionale 12849 · Regionale 21407
Regionale 12505 · Regionale 21059
InterCityNotte 797
Intercity 89469
Regionale 12557+
FRECCIAROSSA 9427
Regionale 12545+
FRECCIAROSSA 9413
Regionale 12511+
FRECCIAROSSA 9693
Intercity 583
Intercity 511Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Ostiense 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 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome Ostiense to Naples Centrale:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Ostiense to Naples Centrale costing on average $17 (€14).
A bus is $165 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Ostiense to Naples Centrale costing on average $175 (€144).
Other travel options to Naples Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 11m.
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 11m by train vs 2h 24m by car) and roughly $49 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 (€14) vs $66 (€54)). 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, Intercity Notte.
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 Rome Ostiense to Naples Centrale trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12553+ Intercity 591 | 4:53 PM Rome Ostiense | 2h41 | 7:34 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12723 · Regionale 5835 · Regionale 5199 | 5:34 PM Rome Ostiense | 4h01 | 9:35 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 511 | 6:09 PM Rome Ostiense | 2h25 | 8:34 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4511+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 6:53 PM Rome Ostiense | 1h55 | 8:48 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12573 · Regionale 5895 | 7:22 PM Rome Ostiense | 2h54 | 10:16 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12573+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 7:22 PM Rome Ostiense | 1h51 | 9:13 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 36639 | 9:36 PM Rome Ostiense | 2h41 | 12:17 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4137+ FRECCIAROSSA 9661 | 9:52 PM Rome Ostiense | 1h41 | 11:33 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 795+ Autobus NA02C | 11:40 PM Rome Ostiense | 6h25 | 6:05 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
InterCityNotte 799 | 5:54 AM Rome Ostiense | 2h28 | 8:22 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 797 | 6:22 AM Rome Ostiense | 2h44 | 9:06 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12505 · Regionale 21059 | 7:08 AM Rome Ostiense | 3h39 | 10:47 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12511 · Regionale 12849 · Regionale 21407 | 8:06 AM Rome Ostiense | 4h16 | 12:22 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12511+ FRECCIAROSSA 9693 | 8:06 AM Rome Ostiense | 2h02 | 10:08 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4507+ Intercity 551 | 8:52 AM Rome Ostiense | 2h42 | 11:34 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 501 | 10:13 AM Rome Ostiense | 2h26 | 12:39 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12545+ FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 1:52 PM Rome Ostiense | 1h56 | 3:48 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583 | 2:11 PM Rome Ostiense | 2h15 | 4:26 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rome Ostiense to Naples Centrale run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 18:37. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 4:13 AM |
Last train 6:37 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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