Travel by train from Genoa to Naples
The average journey from Genoa to Naples takes on average 7 h. Around 24 trains depart a day from Genoa to Naples. The average price is $80.21, and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $17.35.
If you travel from Genoa to Naples by train you will leave from Genoa Piazza Principe station, which is a few minutes' walk from the heart of the city.
Transportation is provided by the Trenitalia train company and there are several possible trains to take:
- Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca and Frecciargento: the fastest and most expensive trains.
- Regional Train: the slowest train, scheduled changes to other trains.
- Regional Fast Train: is a faster alternative to Regional Train, for the same price. Changes to other trains are provided.
- Intercity: in the Intercity you can select your seat for free. This train also does not connect the cities of Genoa and Naples directly.
- Italo: this is the other train company with which you can cover your trip. This train connects the cities of Genoa and Naples by a direct route. You will leave from Genoa Piazza Principe station and arrive at Naples Centrale station.
Within train types No. 2 and No. 3, you will not have WiFi service or a choice of seats.
Within the Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca and Frecciargento trains you will have free Wi-Fi, seating and places to store your luggage. From Premium Class, there is an on-board welcome service with snacks and hot and cold beverages, served at your seat.
As for seats, you can choose from the following alternatives, listed from cheapest to most expensive:
- Standard Class
- Premium Class
- Business Class
- Executive Class
Transportation can also be provided by the Italo train company.
Inside the Italo train you will have free Wi-Fi, and as for seats, you can choose from the following alternatives, listed from the cheapest to the most expensive:
- Smart: you will find a snack area, where you will find convenient vending machines to buy espresso coffee, cold drinks and snacks.
- Prima: the seats are wider and more comfortable and you can take advantage of the free Italo welcome service with snacks, coffee and drinks, served directly to your seat.
- Club Executive: you have a dedicated entrance to the train, to skip the queues, you can sit in comfortable seats and if you choose the Lounge, you will travel in a private environment. Food service is always available to you, items are served directly to your seat. Personal 9" screens available at your seat to enjoy all the exclusive entertainment content of the on-board portal and surf the internet for free.
From Genoa to Naples, the train is one of the best ways to travel. Once you reach Naples Centrale station, you're sure not to run out of things to do or see. A few minutes' walk away, you'll find yourself in the Vasto district, where you can immediately sample some typical Neapolitan cuisine. We also recommend moving to the historic center, which is located southwest of the station. Here you can visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Neapolis Sotterrata and some famous museums such as the Cappella Sansevero. Don't forget to admire the Toledo subway stop in the Quartieri Spagnoli: this glittering, colorful stop is known to be the most beautiful in Europe.
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