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An Italo train at Roma Termini — one of two operators running head-to-head nonstop to Naples.
Photo: Rob Dammers / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)Rome to Naples by Train
A domestic route within Italy.
Reviewed by Eurotraintrip on 2026-07-30
- Duration
- 1h 10m – 2h 15m
- Price from
- 9 EUR
- Distance
- 225 km
- Operators
- Trenitalia FrecciarossaTrenitalia FrecciargentoItalo
- Frequency
- Frequent nonstop departures roughly every 15-30 minutes at peak times combining Trenitalia and Italo
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Check pricesWhat makes Rome to Naples different
- This was one of Italy's first true high-speed corridors: the Roma Termini-Gricignano di Aversa section opened in December 2005, with the final stretch into Napoli Centrale completing in December 2009 — cutting the trip from over 4 hours to about 1h10m.
- Trenitalia and NTV's Italo run head-to-head nonstop services on this exact corridor; Italo launched here in 2012 as one of its first routes challenging Trenitalia's prior monopoly on Italian high-speed rail.
- Slower Intercity trains on the same route take around 2h15m with more intermediate stops — nearly double the fastest Frecciarossa's 1h10m, but often at less than half the price.
Rome station
Departs from Roma Termini at Piazza dei Cinquecento, Rome's main hub with an underground interchange for Metro lines A and B — platform access is behind gated ticket checks, across roughly 29 platforms shared with regional trains.
Naples station
Arrives at Napoli Centrale on Piazza Garibaldi, east of the historic center — the Circumvesuviana regional platforms (Napoli Garibaldi) sit directly beneath/beside it, and Naples Metro Line 1's Garibaldi station connects toward Toledo, Dante and Museo in the center.
Train vs. other options
There is no meaningful direct commercial flight competition on this corridor — at 225km the distance is generally too short for airlines to bother with once airport transfers are counted, so the train's 1h10m city-center-to-city-center run dominates. Driving via the A1 Autostrada del Sole covers a similar distance and typically takes around 2h15m without traffic, plus tolls and notoriously difficult parking once you reach central Naples.
Booking tips
- Book 3-4 months ahead on the Trenitalia or Italo app for Super Economy/Low fares from around €9 — these sell out first.
- Compare Frecciarossa and Italo departure times rather than committing to one operator — both run frequent nonstop trains, so the choice usually comes down to price and timing.
- If continuing to Pompeii, Herculaneum or Sorrento, buy your Circumvesuviana ticket separately at Napoli Garibaldi — see the booking quirk below.
Good to know: If you're continuing on to Pompeii, Herculaneum or Sorrento, the Circumvesuviana suburban line (boards from Napoli Garibaldi, beneath/beside Napoli Centrale) is a separate, non-integrated regional network — you cannot buy a through-ticket combining it with your Trenitalia or Italo fare.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Rome to Naples take?
The fastest Frecciarossa trains take about 1 hour 10 minutes; Italo is close behind at roughly 1h12m. Slower Intercity services with more stops take up to about 2h15m.
How much does the Rome to Naples train cost?
Advance Super Economy (Trenitalia) or Low (Italo) fares start from around €9 in standard class, though the cheapest seat allotments sell out first.
Can I use my Rome-Naples train ticket to continue to Pompeii?
No — Pompeii and Herculaneum are served by the separate Circumvesuviana regional line departing from Napoli Garibaldi, which isn't integrated with Trenitalia or Italo ticketing.