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How to get fromNaples to Triesteby train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Naples to Trieste by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Ic
    6h 6m
    €45–85

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus Itabus
    7h 25m
    €25–70

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Vulcanoferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Vulcano to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    8h 58m
    €294–470

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Naples to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    5h 28m
    €88–128

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    6h 7m

  6. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane NAP - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    4h 37m
    €36–188

Naples to Trieste by train and foot (Trenitalia)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Naples, Italy and Trieste, Sicily, Italy?

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Messina Main Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 7h 10m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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