Rome to Naples Train Times: 1h10, from €13

Rome to Naples takes about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1h20 by direct Frecciarossa or Italo high-speed train, running several times an hour from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale, city centre to city centre. Advance fares start from around EUR 15 to 25 booked early. If you are counting every euro, the Regionale takes about 2h40 for a flat fare of roughly EUR 13 with no booking needed. It is one of Italy's easiest day trips. Here is how the times and fares compare.

Arriving into Rome from the north? Read our Milan to Rome train guide. Heading north instead? Read our Rome to Florence train guide. Adding Naples to a longer route? Read our Rome, Florence and Venice in 10 days. Stringing several train legs together? Read our Eurail Pass Calculator: pass vs individual tickets.

Fastest	Frecciarossa or Italo, about 1h10 to 1h20
Frequency	Several high-speed trains an hour
Cheapest	Regionale, flat fare about EUR 13
Route	Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale, about 220 km

Mode	Departures/day	First-last departure	Fastest	Typical fare	Top operators
Train	64	05:45-22:30	54m	USD 30-39	NTV
Bus	44	00:00-23:55	2h 20m	USD 7-25	FlixBus, Itabus, DTS Travel Group
Flight	5.3	06:40-21:45	55m	USD 82-232	Alitalia, Wizz Air Malta, AeroItalia
Prices checked September 3, 2026 from 5495 scheduled departures.

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	Frecciarossa / Italo Direct, several an hour combined, Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale on the high-speed line. Book ahead for advance fares from about EUR 15 to 25.	about 1h10 to 1h20	approx €15 to €45	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	Regionale (Trenitalia) Flat regional fare of about EUR 13 with no advance booking or reservation, slower but the cheapest turn-up-and-go option.	about 2h40	approx EUR 13 flat	No	Check on 12Go →

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How long is the train from Rome to Naples?

About 1 hour 10 minutes to 1h20 on the direct Frecciarossa or Italo. Trains run several times an hour from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale.

What is the Rome to Naples train time?

The fast Frecciarossa and Italo trains take about 1h10 to 1h20, while the cheaper Regionale covers the route in around 2h40.

Is there a direct train from Rome to Naples?

Yes. Frecciarossa, Italo and Regionale trains all run direct with no change, from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale.

How much is the train from Rome to Naples?

Advance high-speed fares start from about EUR 15 to 25, while the Regionale is a flat fare of roughly EUR 13 with no booking needed.

Can you visit Naples from Rome as a day trip?

Easily. At about 1h10 each way with several fast trains an hour, Naples is one of Italy's most popular day trips from Rome, with time for the centre and a slice of pizza before heading back.

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