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Roma / Rome to Napoli / Naples by train
The 'Frecce' trains operated by Trenitalia share the high-speed route between Roma and Napoli, with Italo trains.
They have similar speeds, so the differences between them are to do with the on-board experiences, check out the 'Trains' guides below; and the fact that tickets for the Italo trains and Frecce trains can be purchased from different online booking agents - it's a route on which you can save by booking in advance.
However, some trains from Roma to Napoli still take the older 'classic' route, so they're slower, because they don't travel at high speed and also make more station calls
If ticket price and not speed is your key criteria, you can usually save money by taking these trains and they're a cheaper option for rail pass users, but they are not as frequent as the high speed services.
From Rome to the Pompeii ruins or Sorrento by train:
It's a straightforward journey from Rome to Pompeii or Sorrento by train and you can avoid the Neapolitan traffic.
The first step is to take a train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale and it's worth taking the high speed trains; as they will save you more than two hours of travel time.
Napoli Centrale station is linked by a passage way to Napoli Garibaldi station, which has departures to both Pompei Scavi (the nearest station to the ruins) and Sorrento by Circumvesuviana trains.
It's not a particularly complicated interchange, but you will need to purchase tickets for the Circumvesuviana trains on arrival in Napoli.
The journey time from Napoli to Sorrento is around 1hr 5 mins, and to Pompeii S. Villa Misteri by Circumvesuviana trains takes only around 35 mins.
Check the Napoli Centrale station guide for more info.
Routes you can take to go from Roma / Rome to Napoli / Naples
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
Choose one of the following options:
Looking for connections?
Route Information
Option 1: taking the high speed Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
1hr 7min - 1hr 12min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
From 09:00:
2* - 4 x trains per hour
*= on Saturday and Sunday afternoons there is only one departure in some hours.
Is the journey from Rome to Naples direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly, but this route is comparatively scenic for a high-speed route.
See the Journey Information.
What other tourist locations are along the route from Rome to Naples?
These trains are non-stop to Naples
When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Napoli Centrale from Roma Termini on this journey option?
- After 09:10 on Monday to Saturday
- After 10:25 on Sunday
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to travel on from the station in Napoli / Naples?
Napoli Centrale station is served by the Napoli Metro.
See the Station Guide for more info and easy access to booking accommodation in the area.
When is the usual approximate latest departure from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale on this journey option
Before 22:30 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to get to the station in Rome?
Roma Termini is served by two lines of the Metro - see the Station Guide for more info, plus a choice of accommodation convenient for the station.
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Rome to Naples trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking with Trenitalia
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Rome to Naples trains?
It can be up to 6 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.
What are the child ticket terms for these Rome to Naples trains?
Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount, though these 50% child rates are calculated against the full 'Base' ticket price.
But adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; so if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.
Does the ticket for these Rome to Naples trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.
Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Rome to Naples trains?
Yes - See the rail pass guide for Italy for info on the multiple booking options.
Is catering available on the Rome to Naples trains on this journey option?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.
What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.
Purchase Tickets
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Trainline Guide
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Omio Guide
Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.
The three key advantages of using Omio are
- it offers prices in multiple currencies
- it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
- when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.
The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.
ShowMeTheJourney earns a small commission on Rail Europe ticket sales. It can be a particularly good option when booking international journeys with connections and for travellers who don't reside in western Europe. Use the easy options on its home page if you will be booking tickets with a railcard: Or purchasing rail pass reservations.
Exclusive for New Customers: Receive a 10% discount by using the code 24NOV on any purchase with a maximum total price of £100, until 28 November 2024 (11:59 pm CET). Limit one coupon per qualifying booking. Cannot be combined, transferred or exchanged.
Omio Guide
Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.
The three key advantages of using Omio are
- it offers prices in multiple currencies
- it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
- when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.
The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.
Other Ticket Providers
Trenitalia Guide
Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:
- Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
- Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
- The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.
Italia Rail Guide
Italiarail lives up to its name by selling tickets for rail journeys within Italy and the core feature of its service is that it is primarily designed to be used by international visitors to Italy.
So the English translations of place names are used when looking up journeys and the terms and conditions for using each type of ticket are clearly explained.
It also clearly points out the additional costs of upgrading to other classes and types of tickets while spelling out the additional benefits of doing so.
Though Italiarail will charge a booking fee, typically of around €3.
The Early Bird service
Italiarail has launched an 'early bird' pre-booking service for journeys by Frecce trains.
Tickets can be booked up to a year ahead of travel at a flat-rate price per route, before the tickets have been released for sale by Trenitalia.
If when they are placed on sale, the price is cheaper than what you have already paid to Italiarail, it will automatically refund the price difference.
Conversely, if the price is more expensive, you won't be charged the price difference.
You can also have the peace of mind of securing your seat(s) on the Frecce train(s) when you are first planning a trip.
If before the tickets are placed on sale, you decide to change your plans, you can request a refund; but once the tickets are released for sale, you will then be bound by the terms and conditions of the ticket(s) you have booked.
Save A Train Guide
Travel Information
Final Destination: Napoli or Salerno or Taranto or Reggio di Calabria
A few departures per day are by Frecciargento trains, but the Frecciarossa 1000 and Frecciarossa 500 trains are used on most departures.
Most of these Frecce trains are non-stop between central Rome and central Naples and they all travel at more than 275 km/h for most of the journey.
The Rome to Naples high speed line isn't particularly scenic, what gives this journey wow factors are the rather fabulous trains and the travelling at up to 290 km/h for the majority of the journey.
Some of these trains also call at: Napoli Afragola
If you're heading to Napoli/Naples city centre, then book tickets to Napoli Centrale station, also take care not to leave the train when it calls at Napoli Afragola if you are heading to Napoli Centrale, the station call after Afragola is Centrale.
Because most of these trains are on route to Napoli from cities to the north of Roma, the first departure of the day on Sunday is at 09:54.
This is a direct journey
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Journey Features
Good to Know
Note that a variety of trains are used on this route, when looking up the journey on Trenitalia, it will indicate if a Frecciarossa 1000 train is due to be used on a specific departure.
The Frecciarossa 600 trains are only used on a few departures, the other trains are more common.
Tickets
Save by booking in advance: Yes, for more details on how to obtain the cheapest prices for Frecce trains see the guide to Italian rail tickets.
Online bookings usually open: Up to 6 months ahead of the travel date; Though the booking periods will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sundays in December and June.
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
The choice of train services - and tickets / prices
The high speed (AV) train service between Roma Termini and Naples is provided by:
(1) these Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia, and
(2) alternative Italo trains
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains can be placed on sale up to 6 months in advance, but the tickets for travel by Italo trains are typically made available around 3 to 4 months ahead.
Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains.
If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking - the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio or Rail Europe. Though look out for the fact that these ticketing services will charge a booking fee.
Alternative money saving options:
You can usually save money by avoiding the high speed trains when travelling from Rome to Napoli
When the cheapest 'Super Economy' tickets are still available on the alternative Intercity (IC) trains those trains are usually the cheapest option of all.
Though if you want to compare the price of the Intercity trains with both these Frecce trains AND the Italo trains, you will need to look up the journey on Omio or Trainline.
When the cheapest discounted tickets for the Intercity trains have sold out, the even slower Regionale Veloce (RV) become the cheaper option for a journey by train from Rome to Naples/Napoli
If you will be buying tickets last minute at the station, you'll save by taking those RV trains.
The types of ticket:
Up to four core types of ticket will be available for advance booking:
(1) Long-term promotional tickets, such as 'Frecce Special' tickets, give discounts of up to 70% on the 'Base' ticket price.
Though they are made available in limited numbers, so can sell out on popular departures more than a month ahead of the travel date.
Regardless of how popular a departure / train is, they are only available up until 14 days ahead of departure.
They also can't be refunded or transferred to another departure.
(2) Super-Economy tickets are the cheapest option for journeys when a long-term promotion is either not available, or sold out.
They need to be booked more than eight days ahead of a travel date.
They also can't be refunded or transferred to another departure - unless the tiRimborso surcharge is paid at the time of booking.
(3) 'Economy' tickets are mid-priced, but they can be transferred to another departure before the train you were originally booked on, is due to leave.
They need to be booked more than five days ahead of a travel date.
They can't be refunded unless the tiRimborso surcharge is paid at the time of booking
(4) Base tickets are the most expensive, but they are more flexible.
Before departure:
- you can exchange your ticket to another departure as many times as you wish and there is no additional cost.
- you can refund the ticket if it cost more than €10, but 20% of the price paid will be deducted.
After departure: - up until one hour after departure you can exchange your ticket to another departure once - and there is no additional cost.
- you cannot refund the ticket.
Additional information, including what to look out for in general when booking, is available on the general guide to booking Italian rail tickets.
Child tickets:
- Those aged 3 and under travel for free, but they cannot occupy their own seats.
- Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount on the 'Base' ticket price.
However, adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; So if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.
Rail Pass Users:
If you will be travelling with a valid Eurail or InterRail pass, you will need to reserve prior to boarding these trains, either at the station (using a Trenitalia ticket machine or ticket desk) OR by booking them online.
How to book the rail pass reservations online is included on our guide to using rail passes in Italy.
Though rail pass users can save money by taking the Intercity trains or Regionale Veloce trains.
Rail passes aren't valid on the Italo trains.
Route Information
Option 2: taking the high speed Italo trains
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
1hr 7min - 1hr 11min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
1 - 3 x trains per hour
*= the first departure of the day is usually at 09:30.
Is the journey from Rome to Naples direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly, but this route is comparatively scenic for a high-speed route.
See the Journey Information.
What other tourist locations are along the route from Rome to Naples?
These trains are non-stop to Naples
When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Napoli Centrale from Roma Termini on this journey option?
- Before 10:45 on Monday to Saturday (the first Italo of the train doesn't depart until around 09:30)
- Before 10:55 on Sunday
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to travel on from the station in Napoli / Naples?
Napoli Centrale station is served by the Napoli Metro.
See the Station Guide for more info and easy access to booking accommodation in the area.
When is the usual approximate latest departure from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale on this journey option
Around 22:30 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to get to the station in Rome?
Roma Termini is served by two lines of the Metro - see the Station Guide for more info, plus a choice of accommodation convenient for the station.
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Rome to Naples trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy.
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Rome to Naples trains?
It can be up to 4 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.
What are the child ticket terms for these Rome to Naples trains?
Children aged 3 and under travel free of charge, but they cannot occupy their own seats.
Children aged 4 to 13 also travel for free, if they are accompanied by at least one adult on the 'Family Offer'.
Though otherwise there is no discount on tickets for children aged 4 to 13 - see the Ticket Information
Does the ticket for these Rome to Naples trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.
Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Rome to Naples trains?
Rail passes are not valid on these trains.
Is catering available on the Rome to Naples trains on this journey option?
There is no bistro/bar car, snacks and drinks can be purchased from vending machines.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.
What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.
Purchase Tickets
ShowMeTheJourney earns a small commission on Trainline ticket sales. It can be a particularly good option for: Comparing different train services; Booking international journeys with connections; Travelling between the UK to destinations beyond Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris - and for international travellers who don't reside in western Europe.
Trainline Guide
Exclusive for New Customers: Receive a 10% discount by using the code 24NOV on any purchase with a maximum total price of £100, until 28 November 2024 (11:59 pm CET). Limit one coupon per qualifying booking. Cannot be combined, transferred or exchanged.
Omio Guide
Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.
The three key advantages of using Omio are
- it offers prices in multiple currencies
- it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
- when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.
The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.
ShowMeTheJourney earns a small commission on Rail Europe ticket sales. It can be a particularly good option when booking international journeys with connections and for travellers who don't reside in western Europe. Use the easy options on its home page if you will be booking tickets with a railcard: Or purchasing rail pass reservations.
Other Ticket Providers
Italo Guide
Italo trains compete with the Frecce services, provided by the national rail operator, Trenitalia, on the high speed routes which link major cities in Italy.
The Italo booking site only sells tickets for journeys by its trains.
Happyrail Guide
Happy Rail is a Netherlands rail ticket agency which sells tickets for both national and international journeys within a range of countries including Belgium France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland.
HappyRail doesn't charge booking fees in the conventional sense, but if you're not Dutch you can expect to pay additional transaction fees, which will be added to the total cost.
That's because the most common form of online payment used in The Netherlands is 'iDEAL' and HappyRail doesn't charge a transaction fee for 'iDEAL' payments, but only Dutch residents can sign up to 'iDEAL'.
Other forms of payment include Visa debit cards will incur a fee.
Travel Information
Final Destination: Napoli or Salerno or Taranto or Reggio di Calabria
Most of these Italo trains are non-stop between central Rome and central Naples and they all travel at more than 275 km/h for most of the journey.
The Rome to Naples high speed line isn't particularly scenic, what gives this journey a wow factor is the speed of these trains.
This is a direct journey
You will be travelling on one of these trains...
Journey Features
Good to Know
Some of these trains also call at: Napoli Afragola
If you're heading to Napoli/Naples city centre, then book tickets to Napoli Centrale station, also take care not to leave the train when it calls at Napoli Afragola if you are heading to Napoli Centrale, the station call after Afragola is Centrale.
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: Around 3 - 4 months ahead of the travel date
The choice of train services - and tickets / prices
The faster (AV) train service between Rome and Naples is provided by:
(1) these Italo trains
(2) alternative Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale around 6 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets are made available around 3 to 4 months ahead.
However, Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains.
If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking - the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio or Rail Europe. Though look out for the fact that these ticketing services will charge a booking fee.
Additional information, including what to look out for in general when booking, is available on the general guide to booking Italian rail tickets.
The types of ticket
Up to four types of tickets are available for journeys by Italo trains - regardless of the type of ambience / travel class you wish to travel by.
The three types of ticket which are always available are:
(1) Low Cost tickets = You can change the class, date and time of your trip, as many times as you like, up to 72 hours before scheduled departure - Subject to availability
But will be charged 20% of the price initially paid + plus any price difference with the original price
You can purchase a Refund Option for an additional cost - and if you then want to cancel you will receive 80% of the price paid; Without it this type of ticket is not refundable
(2) Economy = You can change the class, date and time of your trip, as many times as you like, up to 3 minutes before scheduled departure - Subject to availability
But will be charged 20% of the price initially paid + plus any price difference with the original price
If you want to cancel you will receive 60% of the price paid.
(3) Flex = You can change the class, date and time of your trip, as many times as you like up to 3 minutes before scheduled departure - without paying any price difference from the offer available at the time of booking.
If you want to cancel you will receive 80% of the price paid
Plus if you miss your train, you will have an hour to re-book by the next available departure - but this can only be arranged at an Italo booking desk at a station, or by telephone.
When long term promotions such as the Extra Summer Offer are available, they will be the cheapest type of ticket, but they cannot be re-booked or refunded.
Child tickets:
- Those aged 3 and under travel for free, but they cannot occupy their own seats.
- On the Family Offer ticket, children aged 4 to 13 travel for free if they are in a travel party of 2 to 4 people, with at least one of them being an adult (aged 15 and over).
However, this Family Offer only applies when the Adult purchases tickets at the Flex fare price - Though the Adult(s) will receive a 50% discount.
The offer is only available when travelling in Smart class (standard class).
Worth knowing is that this offer has terms, which are atypical of Flex tickets, including
- must be purchased at least 3 days before the departure date
- no changes or refunds.
When not booking under the Family Offer, children aged 4 to 13 will be charged Adult rates.
Rail passes
Eurail and InterRail passes can't be used on Italo trains.
Route Information
Option 3: taking the Intercity trains
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
2hr 5min (approx)
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
8 x trains per day
Purchase Tickets
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Trainline Guide
Exclusive for New Customers: Receive a 10% discount by using the code 24NOV on any purchase with a maximum total price of £100, until 28 November 2024 (11:59 pm CET). Limit one coupon per qualifying booking. Cannot be combined, transferred or exchanged.
Omio Guide
Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.
The three key advantages of using Omio are
- it offers prices in multiple currencies
- it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
- when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.
The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.
Other Ticket Providers
Italia Rail Guide
Italiarail lives up to its name by selling tickets for rail journeys within Italy and the core feature of its service is that it is primarily designed to be used by international visitors to Italy.
So the English translations of place names are used when looking up journeys and the terms and conditions for using each type of ticket are clearly explained.
It also clearly points out the additional costs of upgrading to other classes and types of tickets while spelling out the additional benefits of doing so.
Though Italiarail will charge a booking fee, typically of around €3.
The Early Bird service
Italiarail has launched an 'early bird' pre-booking service for journeys by Frecce trains.
Tickets can be booked up to a year ahead of travel at a flat-rate price per route, before the tickets have been released for sale by Trenitalia.
If when they are placed on sale, the price is cheaper than what you have already paid to Italiarail, it will automatically refund the price difference.
Conversely, if the price is more expensive, you won't be charged the price difference.
You can also have the peace of mind of securing your seat(s) on the Frecce train(s) when you are first planning a trip.
If before the tickets are placed on sale, you decide to change your plans, you can request a refund; but once the tickets are released for sale, you will then be bound by the terms and conditions of the ticket(s) you have booked.
Trenitalia Guide
Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:
- Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
- Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
- The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.
Save A Train Guide
Travel Information
Final Destination: Siracusa or Reggio de Calabria or Salerno
Some of the trains from Roma to Napoli still take the older 'classic' route and the fastest trains along this railway line are the Intercity trains
The most heavily discounted 'Super Economy' tickets for these trains can be the cheapest tickets of all, when taking a train from Rome to Naples.
Though when those cheapest tickets for these trains have sold out, you can save money by taking the slower Regionale Veloce trains.
This is a direct journey
You will be travelling on one of these trains...
Journey Features
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 3 months ahead of the travel date
If you want to travel for the cheapest possible price between Roma and Napoli then book ahead when the 'Super Economy' tickets for these Intercity trains are still available.
When they're still on sale, they are even cheaper than the alternative Regionale Veloce trains.
Using Eurail or InterRail Passes:
Rail pass users
Target these IC trains if you want to save €10 on rail pass reservation fees.
Though if you'll want the peace of mind of remaining in the same seat for the entire journey, paying the optional €3 reservation fee to travel by Intercity trains is virtually essential.
Route Information
Option 4: taking the RV trains
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
2hr 14 min - 2hr 44min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
Mon - Sat = 12 x trains per day
There is usually 1 x train per hour (the service is hourly after 12:00)
Sunday = 9 x trains
Purchase Tickets
Trenitalia Guide
Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:
- Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
- Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
- The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.
Italia Rail Guide
Italiarail lives up to its name by selling tickets for rail journeys within Italy and the core feature of its service is that it is primarily designed to be used by international visitors to Italy.
So the English translations of place names are used when looking up journeys and the terms and conditions for using each type of ticket are clearly explained.
It also clearly points out the additional costs of upgrading to other classes and types of tickets while spelling out the additional benefits of doing so.
Though Italiarail will charge a booking fee, typically of around €3.
The Early Bird service
Italiarail has launched an 'early bird' pre-booking service for journeys by Frecce trains.
Tickets can be booked up to a year ahead of travel at a flat-rate price per route, before the tickets have been released for sale by Trenitalia.
If when they are placed on sale, the price is cheaper than what you have already paid to Italiarail, it will automatically refund the price difference.
Conversely, if the price is more expensive, you won't be charged the price difference.
You can also have the peace of mind of securing your seat(s) on the Frecce train(s) when you are first planning a trip.
If before the tickets are placed on sale, you decide to change your plans, you can request a refund; but once the tickets are released for sale, you will then be bound by the terms and conditions of the ticket(s) you have booked.
Travel Information
Final Destination: Napoli
When the most heavily discounted 'Super Economy' tickets for the alternative Intercity trains have sold out these Regionale Veloce (RV) trains are the slowest, but cheapest option for Rome to Naples train journeys.
If you will be booking tickets last minute at the station, you can make a big saving by taking these trains; though they're always a cheaper option than taking the high speed Frecce and Italo trains.
This is a direct journey
You will be travelling on one of these trains...
Journey Features
Good to Know
As seats can't be reserved on these trains, aim to be waiting on the concourse at Roma Termini, ticket(s) in hand, when the binari (platform/track) that the train will be departing from is confirmed.
You won't save money if you book tickets for a journey by these RV trains in advance, but it's worth confirming the departure times on Trenitalia, even if you will be buying tickets at the station
If you want to buy tickets at Roma Termini, then it's a good idea to be at the station a minimum of 40 mins before the train departs.
Buying tickets from a Trenitalia ticket machine is usually quicker than purchasing at the ticket office, but at busy times there can be lengthy queues for the machines.
Also these trains can depart from binari (platforms/tracks) which are some distance from the main concourse.
Don't forget to stamp your ticket before boarding these trains.
Tickets
Book early and save: No (not on these trains)
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure.
If you will buying at the station on the day of travel then it's likely that you will save around €15 by taking these trains and not the high speed Frecce or Italo trains.
Rail pass users can simply hop onto these trains.
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