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The train from Rome to Naples usually takes 1 hour and 14 minutes but can take just 55 minutes on the fastest services. You'll be travelling direct on this route with either a Frecciarossa or Italo high-speed train. Both services offer elite levels of comfort, with leather seats and free WiFi as standard.
Heading straight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Naples? Just hop on the Leonardo express from the airport, a shuttle service running directly to Roma Termini station and from there, you can catch a connecting train to Naples.
Once you arrive at Napoli Centrale station, you’ll find metro and buses nearby to start exploring the city right away.
Not sure where to go? Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of recommendations for you:
Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets from Rome to Naples in our Journey Planner at the top of the page, or keep reading for more information on:
Frecciarossa trains are Trenitalia's flagship high-speed trains, capable of reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). The "red arrow" trains are distinguished by their comfort, their ultra-modern design and their reduced impact on the environment. All Frecciarossa trains are equipped with a food carriage, free WiFi connection and 4 levels of service – Standard, Premium (with drinks and welcome snacks served on arrival, as well as a morning newspaper), Business (with drinks and snacks, morning newspaper and larger seats) and Executive (with Fast Track, access to FrecciaClub lounges in selected stations, and gourmet meals served to your seat). You can now also travel with Frecciarossa between Milan and Paris via Turin, Modane and Chambéry. The new Frecciarossa trains have 4 levels of service – Standard, Business, Executive and Meeting Room – and two types of carriage: Silence Area, for those who want to travel in total tranquillity, and Allegro Area, for those who want to chat with their fellow passengers.
Italo is a high-speed train operator that runs services between many of the major cities across Italy. All Italo trains are modern, air conditioned, and have free WiFi available for all travellers. There are four comfort classes, or "ambiances", as Italo like to call them – Smart (the cheapest price), Comfort (with wider seats and extra legroom), Prima (with a welcome selection of food and drink, fast track boarding and extra space), and Executive Club (with all Prima services, extra-wide seats, access to Italo Club lounges and personal entertainment screens at your seat).
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
Frecciargento "silver arrow" high-speed trains connect the main cities of the north-west, central and southern Italy at speeds of up to 155 mph (250 km/h). All Frecciargento trains are equipped with a food carriage, free WiFi, reclining seats and power sockets. There are two levels of service – First Class and Second Class. First Class travellers can enjoy reclining leather seats, welcome service with drink and a sweet or savoury snack, and a free morning newspaper.
With Frecciarossa Standard, you’ll enjoy high-quality services including eco-leather reclining seats, folding tables and free WiFi, but at a cheaper price.
Providing all the perks of First Class for the price of Second Class, Frecciarossa Premium offers more legroom and luggage space, as well as a welcome service offering a complimentary sweet or salty snack and drink. You can also order your meal via the EasyBistrò paid service available on board.
If you’re travelling for work, Frecciarossa Business is the ideal option for you – it offers more legroom, glass dividers for more privacy, EasyBistrò meal service and a private 4-seat compartment called Salottino. A free foodbox containing a fresh product, a snack and a drink is also served to your seat.
Frecciarossa Executive can accommodate up to 10 single armchairs and offers plenty of legroom, wider reclining leather seats, free entry to FRECCIALounge at the main train stations, an exclusive open bar and Michelin-starred menu by the renowned Italian TV chef Carlo Cracco.
Although Smart is Italo’s standard and cheapest class, you won’t miss out on the fantastic service! This class provides you with the following amenities:
In addition to all the perks of Italo Smart, Italo Prima also provides a little extra, such as a dedicated Fast Track service and a welcome service.
If you fancy travelling in style, upgrade to Italo Club Executive and enjoy dedicated catering service, personal screens, and free entry to Italo Club Lounge.
Frecciargento's Standard Class comes with plenty of amenities, including reclining seats, power sockets, a Bistrò bar, free WiFi and an entertainment portal.
In addition to all the perks available in Second Class, Frecciargento's First Class also offers a welcome service including a complimentary sweet or savoury snack and a bottle of water of 0.25L.
Travel in Second Class Easy and enjoy seats with fold-down tables, power sockets and a bar carriage in the middle of the train.
In addition to all the amenities in Second Class Easy, you'll get to enjoy more spacious seats and legroom in First Class Plus.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call: the toll-free number 800 90 60 60, which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Air-conditioning is available on board. You can also charge your devices thanks to the power sockets you can find at your seat.
While there’s no bar or restaurant carriage on Italo trains, you can use the vending machines on board to get snacks and drinks during your journey.
Priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility are available on Italo trains. They’re usually located next to an accessible toilet. All accessible toilets also have tactile and Braille signs.
Air-conditioning is available on all Italo trains, as well as at-seat power sockets.
You’ll find free WiFi on all Frecciargento trains. Simply connect to their entertainment portal called Portale FRECCE and choose from a wide selection of movies, TV series, live news, eBooks, games, music, and podcasts.
You can also use Portale FRECCE to get the latest updates on your journey, as well as book other services that will help you reach your destination.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Air-conditioning is available on board. You can also charge your devices thanks to the power sockets you can find at your seat.
You can get snacks and drinks from the vending machines available in coach 3. Gluten-free and lactose-free options are available too.
At the moment, Intercity trains do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Air-conditioning is available on all Intercity trains.
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Rome to Naples by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
Flying into Rome and not sure how to get from the airport to the city centre? Read on for more information on how to get to the heart of the city from each of Rome’s airports.
Rome has two major airports:
Each airport is well-connected to the city centre thanks to Rome’s extensive rail and bus network. Trains are usually the quickest way to get from the airport to the city centre.
Your train to Naples will depart from either Roma Termini or Roma Tiburtina station in Rome, calling at Napoli Centrale and Napoli Afragola in Naples. Keep reading for more details.
You can easily reach Roma Termini station with the following modes of transport:
You can get to Roma Tiburtina station either by metro or bus:
Waiting for your train has never been so relaxing! Both Frecciarossa and Italo welcome you in dedicated First Class Lounges with everything you need to sit back and relax before you travel.
Italo Club Lounges are for Club Executive passengers, as well as Italo Più Privilege and Platinum holders and Italo Più Corporate Privilege and Corporate Platinum holders. You’ll find the following amenities at the Lounge in Roma Termini station:
Italo Fast Track service allows faster boarding thanks to a dedicated lane. This service is for Prima or Club Executive ticket holders, as well as Italo Più Premium, Privilege, Platinum, and Italo Più Corporate holders. You can make use of Italo’s free Fast Track service at Roma Termini’s platform 12.
You can get free access to the FRECCIALounge at Roma Termini station if you have:
At FRECCIALounge, you’ll get to enjoy a Working Area with plug sockets and free WiFi, as well as a Bistrot Area offering a wide range of snacks and drinks.
If you want to avoid queueing, you can board your train using Frecciarossa’s Fast Track service – it’s opposite platforms 9 and 10 at Roma Termini station. You’ll need to have one of the following:
Looking for luxury? Why not travel First Class on one of Trenitalia’s Frecce trains?
On Frecciarossa trains, choose Business or Executive when booking to benefit from Trenitalia’s First Class offer. For starters, you’ll be greeted on board with a welcome service and a welcome drink. First Class also means more spacious carriages, solo seats and an at-seat meal service. Plus, you’ll be able to access the FrecciaLounge at Italy’s main train stations, such as Roma Termini and Milano Centrale.
On Frecciabianca and Frecciargento trains, go First Class and you’ll get a welcome service when you get on the train, including a welcome drink. Then, once you’re on board, you can enjoy real leather seats and more legroom.
Trains departing from Rome arrive at Napoli Centrale station (Naples’ central station), which is around a 15-minute walk away from the city’s historic centre.
There is a wide array of transport options to get you around the city, including bus, tram, metro and a funicular railway. Keep reading for more details.
Naples’ metro system
There are two main metro lines in Naples, lines 1 and 2. Services run from about 06:00 am to around 11:00 pm:
You can buy metro tickets at tabacchi (tobacco stores), news kiosks, and ticket machines at metro stations.
Ferries or hydrofoils
There are three ferry or high-speed hydrofoil ports in Naples – Mergellina, Beverello, and Porta di Massa. They connect the city to the nearby islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida, as well as to the coastal resort of Sorrento.
Ferries and hydrofoils for Capri, Sorrento, Ischia and Procida depart from Beverello. Ferries and hydrofoils for Capri, Ischia, and Procida depart from Mergellina.
Funicular railways in Naples
There are 4 funicular railways (inclined railways) in Naples. They can take you up the hill to the Vomero district where you'll find fabulous views. Castel Sant'Elmo and Certosa and Museum of San Martino are major attractions you can easily reach with the funicular railway:
Naples’ buses and trams
Although there’s no central bus station in Naples, Piazza Garibaldi is the main hub of bus and tram transport. You'll find a bus stop at most major intersections, but you'll need to walk to reach many of the tourist sites that can be found among the historic centre’s narrow streets.
Buses generally run from around 05:00 am to about 11:00 pm. A handful of buses, marked with an 'N' before their route number, run through the night. Some routes do not run on Sundays and public holidays.
Planning a weekend getaway to the beautiful islands of Capri, Ischia or Procida? Thanks to the collaboration between Trenitalia and SNAV, one of the largest ferry companies in Southern Europe, you can get one ticket to travel by both train and ferry. Here’s what you need to do:
Boasting beautiful piazzas, a UNESCO-listed historic centre and some delicious cuisine, there’s so much to discover in Naples and its surroundings! To help you narrow it down, here are some ideas for things to see and do in and around la bella Napoli:
Once you’ve finished exploring Naples, why not continue exploring Europe by train? With an Interrail Pass, you can travel across 33 European countries as much as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days.
If you're a European citizen or a non-European who is an official legal resident of a European country, you can use an Interrail Pass. If you’re not a European citizen or resident, you can use a Eurail Pass instead.
Enjoyed your time in Naples and want to explore more of Italy? You can easily reach nearby towns and cities by train. To inspire your next trip, here are some of the most popular train journeys from Naples: