How to travel from Florence to Naples
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You can get from Florence to Naples by train, bus or flight.
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Travel Information to Naples from Florence
 | Distance | 253 miles (408 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | $20 - $679 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $20 (€18) • 6 h 5 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $53 (€49) • 3 h |
 | Popular travel companies | Itabus, ITA or Intercity |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 253 miles (408 km) from Florence to Naples. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $20 (€18). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Itabus, ITA or Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Florence to Naples.
Travel from Florence to Naples: Journey Details
Traveling from Florence to Naples is easy and quick. Because the two cities are not far apart and there are no direct flights available, flying isn't the most convenient option for traveling from Florence to Naples. However, travelers in Italy can choose between a variety of buses and trains. The quickest route is via an Italo or Trenitalia express train, which takes under 3 hours. Buses take a couple of hours longer, and there are also car pooling services like Bla Bla Car if needed.
Return trips from Naples to Florence are also available.
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Buses from Florence to Naples
Buses from Florence to Naples are an efficient way to travel between these two Italian cities. Buses are provided by Flixbus, Baltour, and Megabus, and usually depart every hour throughout the day. The first bus leaves Florence at 9:45 a.m., while the final service is as late as 1:45 a.m. Buses from Florence to Naples last for between 5.5 - 7 hours. All buses leave from Piazza Montelungo, which can be found a short walk to the north of the main station, Santa Maria Novella.
Trains from Florence to Naples
Taking the train is a fast, comfortable option for anyone traveling from Florence to Naples. You can catch direct Trenitalia and Italo trains from Florence to Naples, which require as little as 2 hours and 50 minutes of travel time. There are plenty of departure times every day, starting at 6:50 a.m. and concluding after midnight. If a direct train is not available when you need to travel, there are also indirect services which require a change at Roma Termini, and take around the same amount of time.
Travel Tips: Travel from Florence to Naples
There are 4 ways that you can travel to Naples from Florence. You can take a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Naples is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Naples:
A bus is generally $659 (€602) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $679 (€620) from Florence to Naples.
Taking a bus is about $34 (€31) less than taking a train, which costs on average $53 (€49) for this trip.
The fastest way to get to Naples from Florence is by train with an average travel time of 3 h.
Other travel options to Naples can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Naples by bus can take on average 6 h 5 min.
In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 3 h 5 min.
You should expect to travel around 253 miles (408 km) between Florence and Naples.
The average frequency per day from Florence to Naples is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 37 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Naples from Florence as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to Naples:
- Most travelers board their bus from Florence, Villa Costanza Tram T1 and arrive in Napoli, Autostazione.
- Most travelers take a flight from Florence Peretola Airport to Naples International Airport.
- Most travelers board their train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Napoli Centrale.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Naples, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Itabus can get you to Naples by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Itabus from Florence to Naples for $20 (€18) on Omio.
- Travel with ITA for flights to Naples. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for ITA Florence to Naples tickets on Omio for $679 (€620).
- Travel with Intercity for trains to Naples. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Intercity Florence to Naples tickets on Omio for $53 (€49).
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Naples with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct bus per day with Flixbus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar or Itabus.
- You can travel directly by train with Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity with 36 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Naples as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Florence to Naples.
When planning your trip from Florence to Naples, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets cost $20 (€18) one way on average.
- Plane tickets cost $679 (€620) one way on average.
- Train tickets are costing $53 (€49) one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Florence to Naples online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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