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National parks near Napoli, Campania

The closest national park to Napoli, Campania is Vesuvius National Park — about 11.7 km (7.3 mi) away, or roughly 19 min of driving.

8 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Vesuvius, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, Circeo, Majella, Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese, Gargano, and Alta Murgia.

National parks near Napoli

Parks ranked by distance from Napoli
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Vesuvius National Park11.7 km (7.3 mi)19 minRight on your doorstep
Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park108 km (67.1 mi)2 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park111 km (68.7 mi)2 hr 5 minDoable as a day trip
Circeo National Park116 km (72 mi)2 hr 9 minDoable as a day trip
Majella National Park140 km (87.1 mi)2 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park142 km (88.5 mi)2 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Gargano National Park171 km (106 mi)2 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
Alta Murgia National Park173 km (107 mi)3 hrDoable as a day trip
Pollino National Park188 km (117 mi)3 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park190 km (118 mi)3 hr 15 minBest as a weekend

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Napoli?

Vesuvius National Park, about 11.7 km (7.3 mi) away and roughly 19 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Napoli in a day?

Vesuvius National Park, Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, Circeo National Park, Majella National Park, Appennino Lucano – Val d'Agri – Lagonegrese National Park, Gargano National Park, and Alta Murgia National Park — all within about three hours' drive.