- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of Italy’s most important archaeological museums, renowned for treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum, including mosaics, frescoes, and classical sculpture.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 34 m
Trains per day
91
Distance
567 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Naples will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to Naples without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 12461+
InterCityNotte 899
Regionale 12481+
InterCityNotte 799
Regionale 12367+
Intercity 511
Regionale Veloce 3277+
InterCityNotte 795+
Regionale 5968
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415+
Intercity 597
Regionale 12311+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
FRECCIARGENTO 8551
Regionale Veloce 3016+
FRECCIAROSSA 8335+
FRECCIARGENTO 8583
Intercity 651+
Regionale Veloce 4026+
FRECCIAROSSA 9311
Regionale 12361+
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+
FRECCIAROSSA 9421
Regionale 12391+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
FRECCIAROSSA 9431Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 352 miles (567 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 32m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Margherita Ligure to Naples:
A flight is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Margherita Ligure to Naples costing on average $50 (€41).
A flight is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Margherita Ligure to Naples costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 12h 2m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $209 (€170) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $149 (€122). The journey takes 6h 49m versus 6h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
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 Santa Margherita Ligure to Naples trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure | 10h11 | 7:17 AM Naples | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
Regionale 12481+ InterCityNotte 799 | 12:03 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h02 | 9:05 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12481+ FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ 9998 | On time 12:03 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 12h50 | 12:53 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12481+ 8907+ FRECCIABIANCA 8601 | 12:03 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 14h40 | 2:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12481+ 8907+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 12:03 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 14h40 | 2:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9604 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h08 | 12:03 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIAROSSA 8335+ FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h38 | 11:33 AM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12213+ Intercity 505+ 9931 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 11h15 | 4:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12213+ Intercity 505+ 9981 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 11h20 | 4:48 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12213+ Intercity 505+ 8929 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 12h00 | 5:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 6:07 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h01 | 2:08 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3257+ Intercity 505+ 9931 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h06 | 4:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3257+ Intercity 505+ 9981 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h11 | 4:48 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3257+ Intercity 505+ 8929 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h51 | 5:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12311+ Intercity 505+ 9931 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h31 | 4:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12311+ Intercity 505+ 9981 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h36 | 4:48 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12311+ Intercity 505+ 8929 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h16 | 5:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h03 | 1:15 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 12321+ Intercity 505+ 9931 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h44 | 4:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 12321+ Intercity 505+ 8929 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h29 | 5:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 12321+ Intercity 505+ 9981 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h49 | 4:48 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h39 | 3:03 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651 · Intercity 505+ 9931 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h19 | 4:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651 · Intercity 505+ 9981 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h24 | 4:48 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651 · Intercity 505+ 8929 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h04 | 5:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12331+ Intercity 505+ 9931 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h44 | 4:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12331+ Intercity 505 · Intercity 707 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h35 | 5:34 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12331+ Intercity 505+ 9981 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h49 | 4:48 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12331+ Intercity 505+ FRECCIAROSSA 9625 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h04 | 4:03 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12331+ Intercity 505+ 8929 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h29 | 5:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12339+ Intercity 511+ 8919 | 9:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h46 | 8:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12339+ Intercity 511+ 9947 | 9:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 11h01 | 8:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12339+ Intercity 511+ 9987 | 9:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 10h13 | 7:55 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale 18413+ 8915 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h12 | 7:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 657 · Intercity 511+ 9987 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h39 | 7:55 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale 18393+ 8915 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h12 | 7:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3015+ Intercity 511+ 8919 | 10:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h35 | 8:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3015+ Intercity 511+ 9947 | 10:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h50 | 8:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3015+ Intercity 511+ 9987 | 10:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h02 | 7:55 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ FRECCIAROSSA 9633 | 10:58 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h05 | 6:03 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12351+ Intercity 511+ 9947 | 11:02 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h41 | 8:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12351+ Intercity 511+ 9987 | 11:02 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h53 | 7:55 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12351+ Intercity 511+ 8919 | 11:02 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h26 | 8:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 511+ 8919 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h13 | 8:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265+ Intercity 511+ 9987 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h40 | 7:55 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18393+ 8915 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h13 | 7:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12359+ Intercity 511+ 9987 | 11:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h13 | 7:55 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12359+ Intercity 511+ 8919 | 11:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h46 | 8:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12359+ Intercity 511+ 9947 | 11:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 9h01 | 8:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12361+ Intercity 511+ 9987 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h50 | 7:55 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12361+ Intercity 511+ 8919 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h23 | 8:28 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12361+ Intercity 511+ 9947 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h38 | 8:43 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 6h43 | 6:48 PM Naples Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Naples run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 352 miles (567 km) distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 352 miles (567 km) |
Average train duration 6h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 7h 17m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Discover the best of Naples — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Naples trip today.
One of Italy’s most important archaeological museums, renowned for treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum, including mosaics, frescoes, and classical sculpture.
A major fine arts museum in a former Bourbon palace, with works by Caravaggio, Titian, and Farnese collections, plus a large park.
A small but world-famous museum chapel housing the Veiled Christ, celebrated for its extraordinary marble craftsmanship and Baroque symbolism.
The famous straight street cutting through the historic center, lined with churches, palaces, workshops, and nonstop local street life.
Historic lane celebrated for artisan nativity workshops; lively year-round and especially atmospheric during the Christmas season.
Naples’ grand ceremonial square, framed by the Royal Palace and Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, ideal for orientation and photos.
Naples’ iconic wood-fired pizza with a soft, airy crust and simple toppings such as tomato, mozzarella, and basil. 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 naturally dairy-free.
Spaghetti with clams, olive oil, garlic, and parsley. A beloved coastal pasta dish that reflects Naples’ strong connection to the sea.
Well-known pizzeria on Via dei Tribunali serving traditional Neapolitan pizzas with quality ingredients in a lively atmosphere.
Established modern pizzeria praised for expertly fermented dough and excellent classic toppings. Popular with both locals and visitors.
Historic, no-frills pizzeria famous for classic Margherita and Marinara. One of Naples’ most iconic casual dining experiences.
Naples is generally cheaper than Rome or Milan. Food is good value, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or minimal. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes is common; 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated, not required.
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Naples Centrale, Naples -> Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples
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