So, I have the 2006 version of Rick's Rome Guide, and in it he states that the train to/from Rome / Naples = 2 Hours 15 Minutes. I've seen posts on this forum claiming the travel time is 70 minutes.
Can anyone clarify the accurate current travel time?
Posted by
Baltimore
49 posts
The fast train is 70 minutes; you can take cheaper, slower trains. But if you can get a MINI fare on the fast train, it can be cheaper than the slow train. Check the Trenitalia website for times and fares on the day you want to travel.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
To get a Mini fare, book ASAP (up to 120 days allowed) at trenitalia.com. Mini fares start at €9.00, When the allotted number of tickets are sold at that fare, the price goes up to €19.00 and keeps increasing in 10 euro increments. The standard 2nd class fare on a high-speed train is €45.00.
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
The absolute best information would come from www.trenitalia.com. They run the trains in most of Italy. There are three types of trains that make this run. The Regionale train makes every stop. It's the local. The run takes 2hrs 42min. The Intercity train makes fewer stops. The run takes 2hrs 13mins. The high-speed is a non-stop and a much faster train. The run takes 90min. As you might imagine, the ordinary fare on the Regionale is half that of the high-speed (the 9E mini-fares notwithstanding). Also, you could use a new RS Rome guide if you are travel planning.
Posted by
Pa and Italy
4152 posts
I believe that guide book was printed before the new ultra high speed trains were put into action. The trip on them only takes 70 minutes but costs more than the slower ones. Donna
Posted by
OP
Denver, Co, United States
26 posts
Excellent responses and excellent advice all around! Thanks a bunch!
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
11294 posts
Ray, please do yourself a favor, and get the latest, 2012 edition of Rick Steves' Rome. His books are some of the few that are d every year. While the 2012 one was actually published in late 2011, as you see from your train information, there's a lot that has changed since 2006, and you'll want to have it handy. Your trip costs thousands; don't skimp on saving $25 or so. Along that line, before you go, check out the guidebook s on this website for the very latest info. EDIT: this is weird! the word "update" won't post with letters after it! so, his books get an "update" every year, and he posts the latest ones on his website.
Posted by
Tilburg, Netherlands
2829 posts
Check also Italo, a new rail company already running high-speed trains in that route as well.