There are 6 ways to get from Naples to Trieste by train, ferry, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5h 25mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
7h 25m€26–65Ferry
- Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Vulcanoferry
- Take the ferry from Vulcano to Messina Marittimaferry
8h 58m€294–470Drive, ferry
- Drive from Naples to Villa San Giovannicar
- Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 28m€79–115Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Ic
6h 6m€45–85Fly, train
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
4h 16m€36–185
Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naples to Trieste is to bus which costs €26 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Naples to Trieste is to fly and train which takes 4h 16m and costs €35 - €190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Naples Metropark Central Parking and arriving at Messina Main Train Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Naples to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Napoli Mergellina and arriving at Messina Marittima via Vulcano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Napoli Centrale and arriving at Messina Centrale. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Naples and Trieste is 433 km.
Book your Naples to Trieste ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Naples to Trieste without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Naples to Trieste, including transfers.
Naples to Trieste bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Naples Metropark Central Parking station.
What companies run services between Naples, Italy and Trieste, Sicily, Italy?
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Messina Main Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 7h 10m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Trieste via Vulcano and Messina Marittima in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Naples Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–130
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Messina Main Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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Booking & Getting There
Naples to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Napoli Centrale station.
The best way to get from Naples to Trieste is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 6h 6m.
Naples to Trieste bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Messina Main Train Station.
Naples to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Book your Naples to Trieste train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Naples to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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