- 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
$19
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scalea to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scalea to Naples will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 20 trains that leave Scalea for Naples on Sun, May 31, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 26 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 5584
Regionale 5592
Regionale 5638 · Regionale 5266
Regionale 5576
Regionale 5590
8158
8134
8134
FRECCIAROSSA 9584
Intercity 560Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scalea to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Scalea to Naples:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Scalea to Naples costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
The journey is about 3m faster (2h 35m by train vs 2h 38m by car) and roughly $29 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€16) vs $49 (€40)). 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 Regionale, Intercity, 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 Scalea to Naples trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 9:01 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2h26 | 11:27 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8134 | 9:37 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2h21 | 11:58 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 552 | 10:33 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2h32 | 1:05 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 556 | 12:42 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2h35 | 3:17 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5592 | 1:30 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 3h08 | 4:38 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5592+ Intercity 734 | 1:30 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2h45 | 4:15 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5580 | 2:24 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 3h14 | 5:38 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21954 · Regionale 21898 | 3:17 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 3h46 | 7:03 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5584 | 4:21 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2h47 | 7:08 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 560 | 5:51 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2h26 | 8:17 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5650 · Regionale 5208 | 7:11 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 3h27 | 10:38 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5590 | 8:11 PM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2h57 | 11:08 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
InterCityNotte 794+ Autobus NA02C | 1:28 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h37 | 6:05 AM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5578 | 7:05 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 3h13 | 10:18 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 550 | 8:47 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 2h30 | 11:17 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Scalea to Naples run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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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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