- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of Italy’s most important archaeological museums, famed for finds from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Farnese Collection. A priority stop for understanding ancient Campania.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vatican 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 Vatican to Naples Centrale will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 1 trains that leave Vatican for Naples Centrale on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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 Vatican 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vatican to Naples Centrale:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vatican to Naples Centrale costing on average $19 (€15).
A bus is $155 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vatican to Naples Centrale costing on average $164 (€132).
Other travel options to Naples Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 13m.
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
The journey is about 32m faster (2h 13m by train vs 2h 45m by car) and roughly $49 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $68 (€55)). 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 Italo, Regionale, Intercity, 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 Vatican to Naples Centrale trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:44 PM Vatican | 4h10 | 9:54 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Vatican to Naples Centrale run on average 168 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:25, the last at 18:44. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 168 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 7:25 AM |
Last train 6:44 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, famed for finds from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Farnese Collection. A priority stop for understanding ancient Campania.
A major fine arts museum in a Bourbon palace with works by Caravaggio, Titian, and Neapolitan masters, set within a large historic park.
Small but world-famous museum chapel housing the Veiled Christ, one of the most celebrated sculptures in Italy. Timed tickets are strongly advised.
The most famous historic center route, cutting through old Naples with churches, palaces, shops, and intense street life. Essential for first-time visitors.
Celebrated street of nativity artisans, especially lively before Christmas, but worth visiting year-round for traditional workshops and local atmosphere.
Naples’ grand monumental square, framed by the Royal Palace and Basilica of San Francesco di Paola. A classic place for architecture and city views.
Naples’ iconic wood-fired pizza with a soft, airy crust and simple toppings such as tomato, mozzarella, and basil; the city’s most famous traditional dish.
A classic Neapolitan street food: deep-fried folded pizza, traditionally filled with ricotta, cicoli, or tomato and cheese, rich and very local.
A celebrated Neapolitan pastry with crisp flaky layers or shortcrust shell, usually filled with sweet ricotta and semolina.
Well-known traditional pizzeria with a lively atmosphere, celebrated for fried pizza and classic Neapolitan pies.
Historic, no-frills pizzeria famous worldwide for classic Neapolitan pizza, especially Margherita and Marinara.
Established Neapolitan restaurant near the station, known for traditional Campanian dishes in a polished classic setting.
Moderate for Italy: pizza and coffee are cheap, 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 at cafés, 5-10% only for very good restaurant service.
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Napoli Centrale, Naples -> Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples
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