Which train service should use use to travel from Rome to Naples - we prefer nonstop and fast train. We will probably book premium seats. I see ItaliaRail and Trenitalia. Is one better than the other?
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16232 posts
Italiarail is a travel agency.
The companies are:
www.trenitalia.com
or
www.italotreno.it
Either company works.
Trenitalia operates also slower regional trains on that segment. If you want fast, you need to choose a Frecciarossa.
You can book any class of service, although I find the Standard class, perfectly acceptable, way better than Economy or even Business on a plane.
Posted by
Atlanta
2518 posts
I did this on April 1 and returned April 3. I used Frecciarossa to go from Rome to Naples and back to Rome, 45Euros each way. It took 1 hour and is run by Trenitalia. Also, easy to book online.
Judy B
Posted by
the Netherlands
2487 posts
When booking with Trenitalia (which never failed me) don't forget to use the Italian originals of placenames. It's »Roma« and »Napoli«. It's a short ride (1hr15) and hardly worth the trouble, but if you want you can choose your seating arrangement.
And I have also never felt the necessity of riding first class (or whatever they call it on modern trains). Second class on a train is not comparable with economy on a plane.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23660 posts
Ya, second class is like business class on an airplane. Unless it is a deal we always take second class and have never been an issue.
Posted by
Wyckoff, NJ, USA
8076 posts
Did you understand that it can be non-refundable, non-changeable? That gets a lower price.
Posted by
OP
193 posts
ultimately we need to get to Sorrento - is it best to hire a driver to take us from the Naples Train Station?
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16742 posts
Always 2nd class for us as well: perfectly comfortable!
From Naples to Sorrento we've taken the cheap route and used the Circumvesuviana commuter train. It's a battered thing with no air-conditioned but runs frequently and gets the job done. If your timing works, you could take the Campania Express. It has limited runs but is a nicer train (has air), makes fewer stops, and is overall a more comfortable ride. This is a new service since last we were in the Sorrento/A.C. area, and tourists who've taken it have given it the thump up.
Both trains depart from Napoli Garibaldi, which is connected to Napoli Centrale.
http://www.eavsrl.it/web/campania-express
http://www.eavsrl.it/web/sites/default/files/eavferro/Napoli%20-%20Sorrento_1.pdf
You may, of course, hire a driver if it suits your budget but they've been pricier than we like to spend.