Route guide

Athens → Naples

872 km · Greece to Italy · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €31+ by bus

How to travel from Athens to Naples

There are 4 ways to travel between Athens and Naples — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€67–197

Duration: 7h 16m

via Hellenic Train, Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~12 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€31–81

Duration: 12h 28m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~24 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€70–225

Duration: 3h 40m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways

~136 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€105–192

Duration: 9h 42m

~148 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Athens and Naples highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 872 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Greece into Italy. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Athens to Naples — every option in detail

Athens to Naples by train

Trains link Athens (Greece) and Naples (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 16m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Hellenic Train, Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €67 to €197. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 12 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 136 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~124 kg on this distance.

Athens to Naples by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Athens and Naples with a typical journey of 12h 28m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €31 when booked in advance, rising to €81 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Athens to Naples by flight

Flights between Athens and Naples take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 40m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €70–225. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 136 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Athens to Naples by car

The driving distance from Athens to Naples is approximately 1003 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 9h 42m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €105–192 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Greece–Italy border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 148 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Athens and Naples is approximately 872 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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