How to get from Naples to Rome by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Naples to Rome is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 117 miles (188 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $7 - $84 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $7 (€6) • 2 h 40 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $84 (€75) • 50 min | |
Popular travel companies | Itabus, ITA or Intercity |
Travel 117 miles (188 km) by bus, flight or train to Rome from Naples. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 50 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $7 (€6). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Itabus, ITA or Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Naples to Rome.
Travelers can choose to travel from Naples to Rome by bus, train, or plane. Passengers can reach Rome from Naples in two hours on average. Trains, planes, and buses run every day, Monday to Sunday. The service is busiest in the tourist high-season from April to October.
The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Rome is by bus. Around 14 buses depart Naples for Rome each day. Buses depart from Metropark Centrale in Naples city center and arrive at Rome Tiburtina, which is two and a half miles outside of central Rome, but only 10 minutes away on the B Metro line.
The fastest way to travel from Naples to Rome is via a high-speed train. The high-speed train takes one hour and 18 minutes on average, but it can reach Rome from Naples in as little as an hour. Trains depart from Piazza Garibaldi in Naples and arrive at Termini Station in Rome. Both are in the heart of their respective city centers and in walking distance from all major attractions.
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The train is the fastest way to travel from Naples to Rome. Italo operates high-speed trains on this route. Approximately 47 trains a day leave Naples for Rome. The service doesn't vary from weekday to weekend; however, passengers should expect to see a reduction in the normal service on national holidays. The first train from Naples to Rome departs around 5:00 a.m., and the last train departs around 10:00 p.m. The average journey time on a high-speed train from Naples to Rome is one hour and 12 minutes. Passengers can find that service takes occasionally takes as little as an hour, which is the fastest journey time between the two cities. Every train from Naples to Rome is direct and requires no changes. There are frequently no stops between the cities on a high-speed service. Trains from Naples to Rome depart from Naples Piazza Garibaldi Station. Piazza Garibaldi is in the heart of Naples' city center, and passengers can reach the wider city of Naples on Line 1 and Line 2 of the Metro. Alternatively, many travelers continue on to Pompeii and Amalfi via the Circumvesuviana light-rail line. Trains from Naples to Rome arrive at Rome Termini Station. Termini Station is in the heart of Rome's historic center. Passengers can walk to sights like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain. and Spanish Steps from Termini. Alternatively, passengers can board the Metro B or A lines from Termini to connect with the wider city. Metro A takes you from Roma Termini to the Vatican, among other sights.
Flixbus, MarinoBus, and BusCenter coach companies operate buses from Naples to Rome. Approximately 14 buses depart Naples for Rome every day. The first bus leaves around 3:00 a.m. and the last bus leaves around 11:00 p.m. Schedules do not differ on Sundays; however, national holidays and religious festivities can reduce the service. On average, the bus from Naples to Rome takes two hours and 45 minutes. The fastest journey by bus takes only two hours and 35 minutes. All bus services from Naples to Rome are direct, requiring no changes. Buses depart in Naples at the Metropark Centrale Bus Station in the heart of Naples' city center. Buses from Naples to Rome arrive at Rome's Tiburtina Station, two and a half miles outside of Rome's historic center. Tiburtina Station is connected to the historic city via the A Metro line. Reaching the historic city via Metro from Tiburtina takes only 10 minutes.
At least seven direct flights travel from Naples to Rome each day, on average. The planes are operated by Alitalia, and the first plane typically departs around 6:00 a.m. every day, Monday to Sunday, with subsequent services every three to four hours. Passengers will board at Naples International Airport. A shuttle bus departs from Piazza Garibaldi in central Naples to Naples International Airport, which takes only 20 minutes to travel the three-mile distance. The plane lands at Rome's Fiumicino Airport, 18 miles outside of Rome city center. Passengers can board a high-speed train to Rome's central Termini station that takes only 30 minutes. More indirect flights are available, but they are frequently more expensive and much slower than direct journeys.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $4 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Italo is a brand of high-speed travel operated by the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV). Its fleet of travel includes the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly travel that can reach a maximum speed of 150 mph (250 km/h). Italo offers four different class options, but each travel car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort. You can choose between the Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive classes. Standard services in all Italo travel include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of movies, music and games). Italo offers three types of fares with different prices and flexibility: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex.
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There are 3 travel options from Naples to Rome: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Rome from Naples is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Rome:
A bus is $78 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Rome costing on average $84 (€75).
Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $12 (€11) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Naples and Rome is by flight, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 40 min.
Train takes 2 h 17 min on average.
The distance is approximately 117 miles (188 km) from Naples to Rome.
The average frequency per day from Naples to Rome is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Rome from Naples as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
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Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rome as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Naples to Rome.
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