--- title: "Trains from Bologna to Naples | EveryRail" description: "Direct high-speed trains link Bologna Centrale and Napoli Centrale. Italo takes 3h18, so allow about 3h20; Frecciarossa takes about 3.5 hours." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/bologna-to-naples/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Italy]()Bologna to Naples by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Italy]()Bologna to Naples by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Bologna to Naples by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Naples]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Bologna to Naples by train Direct high-speed trains link Bologna Centrale and Napoli Centrale. Italo takes 3h18, so allow about 3h20; Frecciarossa takes about 3.5 hours. Origin [Bologna]() Destination [Naples]() Main stations Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale Country [Italy]() Direct high-speed trains run from [Bologna]() Centrale to Napoli Centrale. Italo's direct trains take 3 hours 18 minutes, so allow about 3 hours 20 minutes. Frecciarossa takes about three and a half hours. Italo services generally run from early morning into the evening, with departures varying by day. Both operators use the same main north to south corridor, but Napoli Afragola is a separate station from Napoli Centrale. Italo fares can start at €26.90, depending on availability, while Frecciarossa uses several fare levels. Italo tickets include an assigned seat; an optional preferred-seat choice starts from €2.50 in some classes. Search Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale for your date, pick a direct train, then compare the fare conditions before paying. ## Journey time and direct trains On a direct Italo train, allow about 3 hours 20 minutes; Italo's journey is 3 hours 18 minutes. Frecciarossa takes about three and a half hours. Exact duration depends on the departure and its stops. Both operators offer direct options on this corridor. Choose a departure marked direct if you want to stay on one train. Itineraries with a change take longer than the direct trains above. ## Use the correct stations Start at Bologna Centrale and arrive at Napoli Centrale. Keep both full station names in your search and on your ticket. Napoli Afragola is a different station, so do not pick it by mistake. Napoli Centrale is the practical arrival point for the city centre and onward urban travel. At Bologna Centrale, follow the departure board for your operator and train number, then use the platform shown for that departure. ## Compare Frecciarossa and Italo Frecciarossa and Italo are separate high-speed services. Frecciarossa ([Trenitalia]()) and Italo both run direct trains between Bologna Centrale and Napoli Centrale. Italo fares can start at €26.90, but the price varies by departure and availability. Frecciarossa Base fares use several price levels, with availability affected by the day, train, class and service level. Compare the fare shown for your chosen train with the full ticket conditions. ## Seats and booking conditions Every Italo ticket includes an assigned seat. Choosing a preferred seat is a separate option, with promotional prices from €2.50 in Smart, Prima Business and Club Executive classes. That amount is a seat-choice starting price, not the fare for the Bologna to [Naples]() journey, and the exact option depends on the product and availability. Frecciarossa booking lets you review seat details alongside the train, class and fare. Consider the complete ticket conditions if you need a particular seat or a flexible product, and keep any optional seat-choice service separate from the travel fare. ## Plan the station departure Search for Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale on the Italo or Trenitalia booking flow for your travel date, and select a direct departure if you do not want to change trains. Timetables and prices vary by departure, so the times and fare shown for your chosen train are the ones that count. At Bologna Centrale, allow time to find the platform shown on the station display. At Napoli Centrale, leave a little margin if you have a timed onward connection. Keep the full station names visible in the train details before paying. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Italo]() Italo is Italy's private high-speed operator, linking Milan, Rome and Florence with trains reaching 300 km/h; book early for lower fares. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [Trenitalia]() Trenitalia runs Italy's Frecce high-speed, Intercity and regional trains; Super Economy fares are cheapest but allow no changes or refunds. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Naples [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Naples**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long is the train from Bologna to Naples? Italo's journey takes 3 hours 18 minutes, so allow about 3 hours 20 minutes. Frecciarossa takes about three and a half hours. Exact duration varies by departure and stops. ### Is the train from Bologna to Naples direct? Yes, direct high-speed services are available. Italo runs direct from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale, and Frecciarossa has direct departures too. Select a departure marked direct if you want to avoid a change. ### Which stations should I use? Use Bologna Centrale at the origin and Napoli Centrale at the destination. Napoli Afragola is a different station, so do not choose it for this route. ### Which operators run from Bologna to Naples? Trenitalia runs Frecciarossa services and Italo runs its own high-speed trains on the Bologna to Naples corridor. Departure times, fares and ticket conditions vary. ### How much is a Bologna to Naples train ticket? Italo fares can start at €26.90, but the price varies by departure and availability. Trenitalia Frecciarossa fares use several price levels affected by the day, train, class and service, so use the fare shown for your selected train. ### Do train tickets include a seat reservation? Every Italo ticket includes an assigned seat. Choosing a preferred seat is a separate option, with promotional prices from €2.50 in Smart, Prima Business and Club Executive classes. Review the complete Frecciarossa or Italo product conditions before paying. ## More routes [![Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hills]()Berlin to Bologna by trainThere are no direct Berlin to Bologna trains; journeys take about 11 to 15 hours via Munich, with fares from EUR27.]()[![View of Rome, Italy]()Bologna to Rome by trainBologna to Rome by train takes about 2 hours on Trenitalia or Italo, usually using Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini, with fares from €19.90.]()[![Arcaded street in Turin at dusk leading to a church dome]()Bologna to Turin by trainBologna to Turin takes about 2 hours on direct high-speed trains. Trenitalia and Italo run frequent services, with most arriving at Torino Porta Nuova.]()[![Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hills]()Copenhagen to Bologna by trainCopenhagen to Bologna has no direct train. Routes via Hamburg and Munich take around 21 to 23 hours, with a Nightjet option via Innsbruck.]()[![Aerial view of Naples with Mount Vesuvius and rail lines in the foreground.]()Florence to Naples by trainDirect high-speed trains take from 2 hours 42 minutes to Naples, with Italo fares from €23.90.]()[![Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hills]()London to Bologna by trainLondon to Bologna takes 11 to 13 hours by train, with no direct service and at least two changes via Paris and northern Italy.]()[![Panoramic aerial view of Bologna's old town and surrounding hills]()Naples to Bologna by trainFastest direct trains from Naples to Bologna take around 3 hours 11 minutes. Interrail and Eurail passes are valid on Trenitalia, not Italo.]()[![High-speed trains at Florence Santa Maria Novella station.]()Naples to Florence by trainDirect high-speed trains take from 2 hours 42 minutes to Florence, with Italo fares from €23.90.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/bologna-to-naples/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Bologna to Naples | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Bologna to Naples. 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