How to get to Naples: train, plane, car and bus

How to get to Naples

Naples is one of the best-connected cities in Italy, easily reachable from anywhere on the peninsula and from abroad. Whether you prefer high-speed trains, planes or driving, getting to the capital of Campania is straightforward and fast.

By train

Napoli Centrale station, located in Piazza Garibaldi, is the main railway hub for Southern Italy. High-speed trains by Trenitalia (Frecciarossa and Frecciargento) and Italo connect Naples to Rome in about 1 hour and 10 minutes, to Milan in 4 hours and 30 minutes, and to Florence in approximately 3 hours.

Regional trains also depart from the central station towards Caserta, Salerno, Benevento and other Campanian cities. The Circumvesuviana line, accessible from the lower level of the station, connects Naples to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento.

Rome - Naples: about 1 hour 10 minutes by Frecciarossa
Milan - Naples: about 4 hours 30 minutes by Frecciarossa
Florence - Naples: about 3 hours by high-speed train
Bologna - Naples: about 3 hours 30 minutes

Book in advance to find fares starting from 19 euros on high-speed trains.

By plane

Naples International Airport (Capodichino) is located just 6 km from the city centre. It offers direct flights to major Italian and European cities, operated by airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, Wizz Air, Volotea and ITA Airways.

To reach the centre from the airport you have several options:

Alibus: direct shuttle to Piazza Garibaldi (central station) and the port, every 15-20 minutes, ticket 5 euros
Fixed-rate taxi: 19 euros to the city centre (zone 1), 23 euros to the waterfront and Mergellina
Private transfer: bookable online, convenient with luggage

By car

Naples is reachable via the Autostrada del Sole (A1) from Rome and the North, and via the A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria from the South. The main exit is Napoli Centro on the ring road.

Bear in mind that driving in central Naples can be challenging due to heavy traffic and the limited traffic zones (ZTL) active in several areas. Parking in the centre is expensive and hard to find. Consider supervised car parks near the station or the port, with daily rates between 15 and 25 euros.

From Rome: about 2 hours 30 minutes via A1 (230 km)
From Bari: about 3 hours via A16 (265 km)
From Reggio Calabria: about 4 hours 30 minutes via A2 (475 km)

By bus

Several coach companies connect Naples to the rest of Italy. FlixBus, Marino and SITA operate long-distance routes arriving at the bus terminal in Piazza Garibaldi or at Metropark station. Prices are often competitive compared to trains, especially when booking early.

FlixBus from Rome: from 7 euros, about 2 hours 45 minutes
FlixBus from Bari: from 12 euros, about 3 hours 30 minutes
Marino from Lecce: about 5 hours

Getting around Naples

Naples' public transport network includes the metro (Line 1 and Line 6), ANM buses, funiculars (Centrale, Chiaia, Montesanto and Mergellina) and trams. A single ticket costs 1.50 euros and is valid for 90 minutes. The daily ticket costs 4.50 euros and is the best choice for visitors who want to explore the city freely.

Metro Line 1 crosses the centre passing through the famous art stations, from Piazza Garibaldi to Piazza Dante, the Archaeological Museum and up to Vomero. The funiculars are ideal for reaching hillside neighbourhoods such as Vomero and Posillipo.

Practical tips

Purchase the Campania Artecard to combine transport and museum admissions
Avoid driving in the historic centre: the ZTL is extensive and parking is scarce
To reach the islands (Capri, Ischia, Procida), use hydrofoils and ferries from Molo Beverello and Porta di Massa