Train stations in Naples
Napoli Centrale serves most long-distance arrivals; Napoli Garibaldi links to Pompeii and Sorrento, while Napoli Afragola is a separate high-speed station.
- Stations
- 2
- Primary station
- Napoli Centrale
- Passenger operators
- 3
- Routes covered
- 3
Naples has several rail stations. Napoli Centrale is the default for long-distance arrivals, while Garibaldi and Afragola serve different trips. The current EAV L1 timetable shows Napoli Porta Nolana at 05:36 and Pompei Scavi at 06:13, an example taking 37 minutes; check the date on the timetable before relying on it.
Use Napoli Centrale for most long-distance arrivals
Napoli Centrale is the surface station at Piazza Garibaldi and the main interchange for a visit to central Naples. RFI lists ticketing, luggage deposit, assistance, information, food, Wi-Fi and local transport connections. The station has 23 passenger platforms, so allow time to reach the right departure area.
The useful rule is simple: match the station to your address, not only to the city name in a search box. Napoli Centrale is the sensible default for most arrivals into the centre, but a hotel near another station can change that choice. Keep the full station name with your train details.
Napoli Garibaldi is the underground EAV interchange
Napoli Garibaldi is the underground part of the Piazza Garibaldi complex used by EAV's Circumvesuviana. EAV's Napoli-Pompei-Sorrento timetable lists Napoli P. Garibaldi and Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri, so this is the place to start a Pompeii or Sorrento trip. It has its own operator and ticketing area, separate from the surface long-distance station.
Read the destination and service category on the EAV timetable. Do not use the Trenitalia departure board as your only guide for this local journey.
Choose Napoli Afragola only when the itinerary needs it
Napoli Afragola is a separate high-speed station in the comune of Afragola. RFI describes it as a gateway for the Rome-Naples-Salerno high-speed line and the Naples-Benevento-Bari axis. It can be the right stop for a northbound connection, but it is not the central Piazza Garibaldi arrival.
If a ticket shows Napoli Afragola, plan the onward connection against your accommodation or port. Do not assume that a train labelled Naples ends at Napoli Centrale.
When Napoli Mergellina makes sense
Napoli Mergellina is a smaller Campania station on the west side of the city. RFI lists two passenger tracks, ticketing, information, Wi-Fi and local mobility services. It can suit an itinerary near Mergellina, Chiaia or Posillipo when the booked train stops there. For a central long-distance arrival, Napoli Centrale is usually more practical.
From the airport to the station
The airport operator's Alibus connects Capodichino with Piazza Garibaldi at Stazione Centrale and with the port, including Molo Beverello. Tickets are sold online, at airport machines and onboard. If you are connecting to a train or ferry, include the road journey and station walk in your plan.
Check the complete station field, service operator and onward connection together. That small check prevents the most expensive Naples station mistake: arriving at a different part of the metropolitan area from the one your trip needs.
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EAV runs rail services around Naples, including the Circumvesuviana, Cumana and Circumflegrea lines, with journeys to Sorrento, Pompei and Ercolano.
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Frequently asked questions
Which station should I use for long-distance trains in Naples?
Use Napoli Centrale for most long-distance arrivals into central Naples. It is the surface station at Piazza Garibaldi with the main passenger services and local transport interchange. Choose another station only when your booked train and final address make it more useful.
Is Napoli Garibaldi the same as Napoli Centrale?
They are in the same Piazza Garibaldi complex but serve different rail systems. Napoli Centrale is the surface long-distance station. Napoli Garibaldi is the underground EAV interchange for Circumvesuviana services, including trains towards Pompeii and Sorrento, with separate ticketing.
What is Napoli Afragola used for?
Napoli Afragola is a separate high-speed station in the comune of Afragola. RFI identifies it as a gateway for the Rome-Naples-Salerno and Naples-Benevento-Bari corridors. Check the onward connection if your ticket names Afragola rather than Napoli Centrale.
How do I get from Naples airport to the train station?
Take the Alibus from Capodichino to Piazza Garibaldi at Stazione Centrale. The airport operator also lists port stops including Molo Beverello. Tickets can be bought online, from airport machines or onboard.
How do I take the train from Naples to Pompeii?
Use the EAV Circumvesuviana from the underground Napoli Garibaldi interchange below Piazza Garibaldi. The EAV timetable lists Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri as a stop on the Napoli-Pompei-Sorrento line. Buy and check the EAV service details separately from Trenitalia.