Route guide

Vienna → Naples

835 km · Austria to Italy · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €30+ by bus

How to travel from Vienna to Naples

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

🚄Train

€65–190

Duration: 6h 57m

via Railjet, EuroCity

~12 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€30–78

Duration: 11h 56m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~23 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€68–220

Duration: 3h 37m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, ITA Airways

~130 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€100–184

Duration: 9h 17m

~142 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 835 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 Austria 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.

Vienna to Naples — every option in detail

Vienna to Naples by train

Trains link Vienna (Austria) and Naples (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h 57m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Railjet, EuroCity.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €65 to €190. 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 130 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~118 kg on this distance.

Vienna to Naples by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vienna and Naples with a typical journey of 11h 56m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €30 when booked in advance, rising to €78 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.

Vienna to Naples by flight

Flights between Vienna and Naples take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 37m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €68–220. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 130 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vienna to Naples by car

The driving distance from Vienna to Naples is approximately 960 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 9h 17m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €100–184 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–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 142 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vienna and Naples is approximately 835 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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