The average train between Naples and Bologna takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Naples to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Naples and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Naples is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Bologna at 7:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Naples to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Naples station and arriving at Bologna station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Naples to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Napoli station.
Naples to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Naples to Bologna train tickets online with ItaloTreno and ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità.
The distance between Naples and Bologna is 187.6 km. The road distance is 224 km.
ItaloTreno operates a train from Napoli to Roma Termini every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 1h 10m.