How to get from Naples to the Royal Palace of Caserta
How to get there, which entrance, what the ticket covers and how to see the park.
The Royal Palace of Caserta (Reggia di Caserta) is an easy day trip from Naples without a car. It was designed by Luigi Vanvitelli for Charles of Bourbon, king of Naples, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the Vanvitelli Aqueduct and the San Leucio complex. The palace and the park have separate entrances, so it helps to decide first what you want to see.
Train
Take a train from Napoli Centrale to Caserta. The journey is about 35-50 minutes, depending on the train. The station is directly in front of the palace: leave on the Piazza Carlo di Borbone side and cross the square.
Bus
Regional buses also connect Naples with Caserta. Get off at the Caserta – Stazione FS stop, then cross Piazza Carlo di Borbone, the square in front of the palace.
Organised tour
Organised tours from Naples handle the transport for you. They cost more and follow a fixed schedule, but you don't have to work out the connections yourself.
Entrances and tickets
- For the Royal Apartments, enter from Piazza Carlo di Borbone. For a park-only visit, the entrance is Corso Pietro Giannone 5.
- The ticket gives access to the Royal Apartments, the Royal Park and the English Garden. A park ticket is a separate purchase from entry to the apartments.
- Tickets can be bought online or on site: buying online is not mandatory. Ticketone is the only authorised online reseller.
- Check the official website for current ticket types and opening times before you travel.
Seeing the park
The park stretches for about 3 km along a central avenue of water, with monumental fountains and statues, and the English Garden lies beyond it. The water arrives through the Caroline Aqueduct. According to the official website, you can explore it in several ways:
- On foot.
- By bicycle. Bicycles can only enter through Corso Pietro Giannone, and bike rental is listed among the palace's services.
- By shuttle or golf cart, both listed among the palace's services.
- Because the park is long, decide how far you want to go before you set off.
Before you go
- Bags and backpacks up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm can enter the Royal Apartments if carried in front of you. Larger items must be left at the cloakroom.
- Pets are not allowed, except service dogs for people with certified disabilities.
- The palace has a café, a buvette and a restaurant.
- The palace has no dedicated public parking, which is one more reason the train is simpler than driving.
- Wear comfortable shoes: the park is large.
- Timetables, tickets and opening hours change: check the train operator and the palace's official website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way to get from Naples to the Royal Palace of Caserta?
The train from Napoli Centrale to Caserta, about 35-50 minutes depending on the train. The station is directly in front of the palace, across Piazza Carlo di Borbone.
Do I need to book Caserta in advance?
Not necessarily: according to the palace's official website, tickets can be bought online or on site. Ticketone is the only authorised online reseller. Check the official site for the current rules.
Can I visit only the park?
Yes. A park ticket is a separate purchase from entry to the Royal Apartments, and the park-only entrance is at Corso Pietro Giannone 5.
How do I get around the park?
On foot, by bicycle, or by shuttle or golf cart, all of which the palace lists among its services. Bicycles can only enter through Corso Pietro Giannone.
Can I bring a backpack or a dog?
Bags and backpacks up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm can enter the Royal Apartments if carried in front of you; larger items go to the cloakroom. Pets are not allowed, except service dogs for people with certified disabilities.
How many days do you need in Naples
It mainly depends on whether you also want day trips outside the city.
Plan the rest of your trip
See how many days to allow and what else fits into a day trip.