Palermo to Naples by train
Naples lies 314 km (195 mi) north of Palermo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Italy rail, over roughly 383 km (238 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Palermo | Naples | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 648,260 | 909,048 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Where to book trains from Palermo to Naples
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Staying in Naples
Our booking partner lists 8,476+ places to stay in Naples (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 900 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (723), and 7 are five-star. Across 908 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 568,229 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Naples from Palermo?
314 km (195 mi) in a straight line, north of Palermo; by road roughly 383 km (238 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palermo to Naples by train?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palermo and Naples?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Where can I stay in Naples?
Our booking partner lists 8,476+ places to stay in Naples, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.