We will tell you about all the ways to get from Rome to Naples on your own. What is the faster and cheaper way to get there? Schedule, stops and ticket purchases. Tips on how to save money.
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How to get by bus from Rome to Naples
The two ancient cities are separated by 225 km. The cheapest way to get from Rome to Naples is by bus. The roads in Italy are excellent and the buses have air-conditioned cabins and comfortable seats.
Stops... Most buses leave from the Roman bus station Tiburtina and arrive at the Central Railway Station Napoli centrale.
schedule... 10-12 direct buses run daily. They run at intervals of 1-1.5 hours from 3:10 to 23:45. The journey takes about 3 hours.
Where can I buy a ticket. On the Rome - Naples bus, it is more convenient to buy tickets online. We recommend the Omio service or carrier websites such as Flixbus. You can also buy tickets at the bus station. The journey costs between 10 and 17 euros.
How to save... There are promotions and discounts on carriers' websites. The cheapest tickets are from Flixbus. If you make a purchase in advance, the bus from Rome to Naples will cost only 9.5 euros.
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How to get by train from Rome to Naples
To get from Rome to Naples quickly, take the high speed train. Branded trains run between the two cities every day Trenitalia and ItaloTreno... The journey takes an hour and a half. There are slower regional trains that reach Naples in 2-3 hours.
Stops. Trains depart from Rome train stations Termini, Tiburtina or Ostiense and arrive at Napoli centrale... They run once an hour or more. The first high-speed train leaves Rome at 7:35 am and the last one at 10:40 pm.
Where can I buy a ticket... We recommend using the convenient Russian-language Omio service. The prices there are the same as those of the carriers, but the purchase takes much less time. It is also convenient to view the schedule there.
Also, tickets are sold at ticket offices and machines at the railway stations in Rome, and they can also be found on the website of the country's railways.
Tickets for high-speed trains cost from 12 to 40 euros, and for regional ones - from 13 euros. If you buy at the box office or 1-2 days before the trip, the price will be maximum. In the high season - from March to November - the demand is huge, so only expensive tickets for business class carriages remain on sale.
How to save... When buying tickets 1-2 months before the trip, you will take the cheapest tickets.
Excursions from Rome to Naples
If you want to see the city on the shores of the Gulf of Naples in one day, buy a guided tour. Sputnik8 has a bus tour from Rome to Naples with a walking tour to Pompeii for € 138. This is a good option for anyone who does not want to spend time and effort looking for timetables, public transport stops and buying tickets.
The group excursion has a significant disadvantage. The acquaintance with Naples will be very short and formal.
BlaBlaCar ride
Do you like to communicate and are you ready to share your road experience with strangers? Use the BlaBlaCar travel companion search service. To find suggestions from drivers, enter the starting and ending point of the route - Rome and Naples, suitable date and time.
How much will the trip with fellow travelers cost? The cheapest option we have been able to find is 9.2 euros. This is very profitable, because a regular taxi for 1-4 people from Rome to Naples costs from 360 euros!
Rent a Car
Feel confident driving and not afraid of the crazy traffic in Naples? Hit the road in your rented car! Car rental is convenient at Rome airport and in the city itself. Go to the Rentalcars.com service and you will easily find a suitable car.
Rental prices start at 60 euros per day. It is more profitable to take a car for a few days. Renting an economy class car for a week costs 90 euros. The road from Rome to Naples takes 2.5-3 hours. You will be taking the A1 / E45 toll motorway, so add about € 20 for the autobahn and gasoline to your rental.
To bypass the toll road, take the secondary roads along the coast. If you are traveling in the off-season there is no problem, but there are long congestions in the summer. In the afternoon, when locals drive from the beaches, you can stand in a traffic jam for several hours.
What is the best way to get from Rome to Naples
It takes 1 to 3 hours to get from one city to another. The fastest way to get from Rome to Naples on your own is by high-speed train, the cheapest one is by intercity bus.
Flight from Rome airport Fiumicino (FCO) to the airport Naples (NAP) takes 50 minutes and a plane ticket costs from 90 euros. However, this option is not very convenient. You need to spend time getting to the airport, pre-flight waiting, check-in, screening and baggage claim. In addition, you will need to get from Naples airport to the city.
If you are traveling with friends, children or have bulky luggage, take a taxi. Those who like to save money, but travel with comfort, choose a transfer with fellow travelers.
The excursion from Rome to Naples is suitable for tourists who want to get to know a new country with the help of a guide. Renting a car is good for travelers who dream of not only getting from Rome to Naples, but also seeing other sights of Italy.
