How to get from Rome to Naples
If you are going to Rome and would like to take a trip to Naples, I'll tell you all the details!
Naples | ©Carlo Raso
Naples is one of the most charming and authentic cities in southern Italy. Located just 200 kilometers from the capital, it is the perfect getaway to make if you are going to spend a few days in Rome.
If you want to take advantage of your trip to the Eternal City to visit other regions of the country, here are all the possibilities to go from Rome to Naples in a jiffy.
An organized tour, the best way to go to Naples from Rome
It is very common for travelers to take advantage of a trip to Rome to broaden their horizons and get to know other cities near the capital. Taking an excursion to Naples from Rome is an example of a plan that everyone likes.
It is a practical, comfortable, efficient and fun way to make the most of your trip to Italy and to gather as many experiences as possible by exploring other areas of the country in a short time.
What will you see on the day trip?
Booking a day trip to Pompeii and Naples from Rome is an excellent option to get to know both sites in a comfortable way, in a private bus, and accompanied by an expert guide who will explain everything you need to know about these historic sites:
- Naples: throughout history it has belonged to many kingdoms which is reflected in the morphology of the city. Accompanied by a guide, during the tour you will visit places that will make you see why it is so captivating to tourists.
- Pompeii: visiting Pompeii is a must to do during a trip in Italy and combining it with an organized tour to Naples is a unique opportunity to get to know its ruins and its history in depth, without spending a lot of effort to prepare the excursion and saving time and money.
What will you see on the two-day tour?
On the other hand, booking a two-day excursion to Pompeii, Naples, Capri and Sorrento from Rome will allow you to discover these four wonderful places without having to worry about anything else, because it includes transportation, guide, accommodation, lunches and dinner:
- Sorrento: located on the beautiful Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is a seaside town famous for its delightful panoramic sea views and Piazza Tasso, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the purest Italian style. A real treat for the senses.
- Capri: is one of the most beautiful destinations in Italy and on this island you can visit the Blue Cave and enjoy the amazing colors of the grotto and the water.
By bus, the cheapest way to reach Naples
You can buy bus tickets to Naples from 9 euros if you choose to skip the organized tours and travel on your own.
Some of the companies that cover the service are Flixbus, Itabus or Marinobus. You can book your seats online and the tour lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
By car, the most flexible way to go from Rome
Rome and Naples are about 200 kilometers apart and are very well connected by car, so it is a good option if you like road trips and want to explore other charming villages along the route that you could not visit by public transport.
If you choose to rent a car to get to know Naples you will enjoy a little more flexibility in your plans as you can adapt the route and times to your interests, skipping certain stops along the way or staying longer where you want.
Getting to Naples from Rome by car is very easy. Just take the A1 highway, which is well signposted. The trip on this road takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes and has a toll that costs about 15 €.
By train, the fastest way to get to Naples
The train is the fastest way to get from Rome to Naples. They depart from Termini station (in the center of the capital) and arrive at the central station of Naples.
The price of the ticket and the duration of the trip depends on the departure time and the type of train you are traveling on. You can buy them through Italo or Trenitalia.
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Italo or Frecciarossa: These are high speed trains that take about 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the destination. You will find tickets from 27€.
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Intercity: These trains take about 2 hours and 30 minutes to arrive. You can buy tickets from 19€.
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Regional: These trains take about 3 hours to arrive. You will find tickets from 12€.
By plane, the most expensive option to get there from Rome
The direct flight from Rome to Naples only takes about 50 minutes, but I do not recommend it because you have to add to that time the transfer to the airport, going through security checks, waiting time at the terminal, etc.
Calculate that going to Naples from Rome by plane will take you in total more than 3 hours and the tickets are very expensive compared to other means of transport, around 80€. It is not worth it!
- Organized excursion
- The best option
- From 158 €.
- Includes transport, guide and visit to other cities, such as Pompeii.
- Bus
- The cheapest option
- From 9 euros
- The trip lasts at least 5 hours each way.
- Car
- The most flexible option
- Rental costs, gas and tolls
- Allows you to explore other villages along the way
- High-speed train
- The fastest way
- From 27 euros
- 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Price and travel time depend on departure time
- Plane
- The most expensive way
- From 80 euros
- 50 minutes + airport transfers, security checks, etc.
- Between the price and the duration of the trip, it is the least recommended option.
When is the best time to go to Naples from Rome?
As with the weather in Rome, the best time to visit Naples is in spring and autumn, when temperatures are pleasant and the atmosphere is relatively dry.
Another advantage of the weather in Naples during these seasons is that the streets are livelier than during the winter but not nearly as crowded as in the summer, so it is quieter to access the most important tourist attractions.
Although the summer is the ultimate vacation time, I do not recommend going to Naples during the summer as the weather in the city is quite hot and humid so you will feel too hot and sticky to go sightseeing. Besides, everything is crowded with tourists!
How much does an organized tour to Naples from Rome cost?
From 158 € you can find options on Hellotickets. The prices of organized tours may vary depending on certain factors such as the duration of the tour, the size of the group, whether it is a private activity or not, the tourist attractions that are part of the itinerary, the activities that are done during the tour or if the excursion includes the services of a guide.
Why take an organized tour to Naples from Rome?
Although you can do the tour on your own, in my opinion organized tours are the best way to go to Naples from Rome.
- They are so convenient! You won't have to worry about any aspect of trip planning, just buying the tickets and having a great time.
- With an organized tour you will avoid any last minute hiccups that might arise if you go on your own.
- You will be sure to get the most out of your tour time.
- You will be accompanied by an expert guide who will tell you a lot of anecdotes and stories that you would otherwise miss.
- And if you are traveling alone or as a couple, you will be accompanied by a group, so the excursion will be more fun.
- You will be able to rest on the way back to Rome, without having to worry all the time about public transport schedules to get back.
All advantages!
Other cities you can visit on excursions from Rome
Naples is one of the cities that appears in all the betting pools for trips from Rome because of its particular charm that leaves no one indifferent and its proximity to the capital.
But there are many more! If you are traveling to Rome and you want to know other cities than Naples, take a look at these proposals: