Route guide

Naples → Berlin

1299 km · Italy to Germany · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €41+ by bus

How to travel from Naples to Berlin

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

🚄Train

€93–274

Duration: 10h 50m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

~18 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€41–111

Duration: 18h 34m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~36 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€87–276

Duration: 4h 14m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~203 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€156–286

Duration: 14h 26m

~221 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1299 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 Italy into Germany. 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.

Naples to Berlin — every option in detail

Naples to Berlin by train

Trains link Naples (Italy) and Berlin (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 10h 50m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Deutsche Bahn (ICE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €93 to €274. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 18 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 203 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~185 kg on this distance.

Naples to Berlin by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Naples and Berlin with a typical journey of 18h 34m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €41 when booked in advance, rising to €111 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.

Naples to Berlin by flight

Flights between Naples and Berlin take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 14m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings.

Typical fare range is €87–276. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 203 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Naples to Berlin by car

The driving distance from Naples to Berlin is approximately 1494 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 14h 26m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €156–286 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–Germany 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 221 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Naples and Berlin is approximately 1299 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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