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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
Major archaeological museum with mosaics, frescoes and objects from Pompeii, Herculaneum and the ancient Mediterranean.
Cheapest price on 16 Oct
£56
Average ticket price on 16 Oct
£80
Fastest journey on 16 Oct
3 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 16 Oct
3 h 31 m
Trains on 16 Oct
65
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Naples will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
On Fri 16 Oct, we found 65 trains from Bologna to Naples, including 57 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 471 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Intercity 597
Intercity 583
Intercity 584 · Intercity 591
8902
8903
FRECCIAROSSA 9657
FRECCIAROSSA 9625
FRECCIAROSSA 9601
FRECCIAROSSA 9631
FRECCIAROSSA 9603Trains from Bologna to Naples run on average 62 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 51 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 471 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 471 km |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 62 |
Direct trains 51 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Naples trains for today, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 8:27 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 12:18 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8903 | 8:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 12:38 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 583 | 8:54 Bologna Centrale | 6h51 | 15:45 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611 | 9:07 Bologna Centrale | 3h36 | 12:43 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 9:27 Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 13:23 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613 | 9:37 Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 13:15 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8947 | 9:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 13:48 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 10:02 Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 14:08 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 10:12 Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 14:13 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 10:27 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 14:18 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8907 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 14:48 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9619 | 11:07 Bologna Centrale | 3h31 | 14:38 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 11:12 Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 15:13 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 584 · Intercity 591 | 11:21 Bologna Centrale | 8h08 | 19:29 Naples Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 11:27 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 15:18 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8902 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 15:38 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9927 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 15:48 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 12:02 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 15:53 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 12:27 Bologna Centrale | 3h53 | 16:20 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9625 | 12:37 Bologna Centrale | 3h31 | 16:08 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9931 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 16:53 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9627 | 13:07 Bologna Centrale | 3h31 | 16:38 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 13:27 Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 17:28 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8929 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 17:33 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9935 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 17:48 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9631 | 14:07 Bologna Centrale | 3h31 | 17:38 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 14:27 Bologna Centrale | 4h36 | 19:03 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 · FRECCIAROSSA 8343 | 14:27 Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 18:28 Naples Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 15:02 Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 18:58 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9637 | 15:07 Bologna Centrale | 3h36 | 18:43 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 15:27 Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 19:25 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8915 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 19:38 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 16:02 Bologna Centrale | 3h53 | 19:55 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 597 | 16:21 Bologna Centrale | 7h13 | 23:34 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9643 | 16:37 Bologna Centrale | 3h35 | 20:12 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8919 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 20:33 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9947 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 20:48 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 17:02 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 20:53 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9645 · FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 17:07 Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 20:53 Naples Centrale | 1 change | |
8963 | 17:17 Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 21:33 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 594+ Autobus RM41H · Regionale 21039 | 17:25 Bologna Centrale | 13h00 | 6:25 Naples Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 17:27 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 21:18 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8923 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 4h05 | 21:47 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 17:47 Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 21:43 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9951 | 17:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 21:48 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 18:02 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 21:53 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 18:12 Bologna Centrale | 4h01 | 22:13 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 18:27 Bologna Centrale | 3h53 | 22:20 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8925 | 18:42 Bologna Centrale | 3h56 | 22:38 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9955 | 18:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 22:48 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9653 | 19:07 Bologna Centrale | 3h36 | 22:43 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 19:37 Bologna Centrale | 3h31 | 23:08 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9959 | 19:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 23:48 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 20:02 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 23:53 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9661 | 20:07 Bologna Centrale | 3h36 | 23:43 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 1963+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 23:05 Bologna Centrale | 8h38 | 7:43 Naples Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 35730+ Intercity 723 | 23:18 Bologna Centrale | 10h11 | 9:29 Naples Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 35730+ FRECCIAROSSA 9501 | 23:18 Bologna Centrale | 8h59 | 8:17 Naples Centrale | 1 change | |
| Friday 16 October | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 6:27 Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 10:33 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9601 | 6:37 Bologna Centrale | 3h31 | 10:08 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9603 | 7:07 Bologna Centrale | 3h31 | 10:38 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 · FRECCIAROSSA 8335 | 7:27 Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 11:38 Naples Centrale | 1 change | |
8111 | 7:57 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 11:48 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 8:02 Bologna Centrale | 3h51 | 11:53 Naples Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9607 · FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 8:07 Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 11:53 Naples Centrale | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Naples — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Naples trip today.
Major archaeological museum with mosaics, frescoes and objects from Pompeii, Herculaneum and the ancient Mediterranean.
Important art museum in a former palace, displaying works by Caravaggio, Titian and Neapolitan masters in elegant historic rooms.
Contemporary art museum in a restored palazzo, known for modern installations and a rooftop terrace in the historic centre.
Vast ceremonial square framed by colonnades and major buildings, ideal for views, people-watching and easy central access.
Lively historic street cutting through the old centre, lined with churches, workshops and layers of everyday Neapolitan life.
Scenic waterfront promenade between the port and Mergellina, popular for walks, sea views and looking back at Vesuvius.
Classic Neapolitan pizza with a soft, blistered crust, San Marzano tomato and mozzarella. It is Naples’s signature dish and a UNESCO-recognised tradition.
Pasta with potatoes and melted provola, cooked until creamy. A beloved Neapolitan comfort dish from home kitchens and traditional trattorie.
Short pasta with beans, often cooked to a thick, hearty texture. It is a staple of Neapolitan cucina povera and everyday local eating.
Classic Naples dining room famous for pasta, seafood and refined local recipes, with old-school service and a central location.
Historic pizzeria known for traditional Pizza Napoletana in a lively, no-frills setting near the old centre.
Well-known seafront restaurant for seafood pasta, fried fish and classic Campanian dishes in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: pizza and espresso are cheap, but central hotels and peak-season stays cost more. Public transport is generally affordable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares; cafés do not require tips.
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Naples Centrale -> Piazza Municipio, Naples
The most popular day trips by train from Naples are Rome, Salerno, Pompei, Caserta and Sorrento. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Naples on Omio.

Rome blends ancient monuments with lively streets, café culture and neighbourhood life. Known for the Colosseum, the Pantheon and St Peter's Basilica, it feels both grand and deeply lived-in.
There are 114 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 189 km distance in 1h 5m.

Salerno is a coastal city known for its broad seafront, medieval centre and the Duomo di Salerno. It feels more lived-in than polished, mixing everyday southern Italian life with a strong historical character.
There are 178 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 29m.

Pompei is best known for the ruins of ancient Pompeii, preserved by the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius. The modern town also has a strong religious character, centred on the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary.
There are 46 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 22m.

Caserta is best known for the Royal Palace of Caserta, whose scale and gardens define the city’s character. Beyond the palace, it feels like a relaxed Campanian city with broad streets, local cafés and a link to historic silk-making in nearby San Leucio.
There are 66 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 24m.

Sorrento is a clifftop town on the Bay of Naples known for lemon groves, sea views and a smart historic centre. Its elegant squares and old fishing quarter give it a relaxed character shaped by long ties to the Amalfi Coast and Capri.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 1h 9m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Naples by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Naples, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Naples trains use the Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Napoli Afragola. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Naples train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Bologna S. Vitale is 2 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna S. Vitale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
ATMs are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Parking, WC.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna S. Vitale: Elevators, ramps.
Napoli Centrale is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Tentazioni Cafe, Burger King, VyTA Boulangerie, Time Cafè, Caffè Toraldo, Chalet Ciro, Cibiamo, Chef Express, Eccellenze Della Costiera, 100 Montaditos, & more
Free WiFi throughout the station. ATMs are located at various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 21:10. Information desks are located on the ground floor in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is kiPoint luggage storage is located close to Platform 2, open daily from 06:00 to 23:00. .
Available at Napoli Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Napoli Centrale: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli Centrale: The station is fully accessible. The Sala Blu office provides services and assists customers with disabilities. .
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Europa, Starhotels Terminus, B&B Hotel Napoli.
Naples, Beverello - Angioino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants and cafes available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the main areas. ATMs are aTMs available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Naples, Beverello - Angioino.
Available at Naples, Beverello - Angioino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Naples, Beverello - Angioino: Station equipped with elevators and ramps.
Napoli Gianturco is 3 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli Gianturco has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Napoli Gianturco.
Available at Napoli Gianturco: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli Gianturco.
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