How to get from Naples to Pompeii (train or bus)

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This guide on how to get from Naples to Pompeii It will help you prepare your visit to the most important archaeological site that remains of the ancient Roman Empire, located just 25 kilometers from the city that can be reached by train or bus from Naples.
Walking through its cobbled streets of large slabs and surrounded by ancient buildings is to go back almost 2000 years in time, before the city will be buried by a large layer of volcanic ash, coming from the great eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Based on the experience of our trip to Naples in 4 days, in which we visited this archaeological site making this transfer, we explain the different options of to get to Pompeii from Naples, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. We start!

How to get from Naples to Pompei by train

The most common way of go from Naples to Pompeii It is by train from the central station of Piazza Garibaldi to the Pompei Scavi stop.
These commuter train lines called Circumvesuviana they will take you in just over 40 minutes for less than 3 euros to the Marina Gate, the main access to the Pompeii site. You can check the schedules and make the reservation in this search engine.
In addition to visiting Pompeii, this train route that goes in the direction of Sorrento (Amalfi Coast) allows you to visit Herculaneum, another of the best preserved cities of ancient Rome, just as we did and you can read in the post Herculaneum and Pompeii in a post day.
Although the frequency of trains is quite high, every half hour, and it is not necessary to book online, it is advisable especially in summer and if you have not booked, go ahead to the station or early to avoid crowds and always be aware of possible pickpockets.


How to get to Pompeii by bus

If you don't want to rent a car or take a train, you can go from Naples to Pompeii on a bus of the SITA company from the Central Station of Piazza Garibaldi. You can check the schedules and prices on their official website.

A more comfortable alternative is to book this excursion to Pompeii by bus, which includes skip-the-line tickets to the venue, pick-up at the hotel and the company of an expert guide who will explain the curiosities and history of this impressive site.
Another interesting option is to book this offer to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius by bus, which includes all tickets, guide in Spanish, food and pick up at the hotel.
Both bus tours are located among the excursions in Naples best valued by travelers.

How to go from Naples to Pompeii

Tips for visiting Pompeii

Once you are clear how to get from Naples to Pompeii We recommend you follow this series of tips that will help you organize your visit to the site:

  • The visiting hours to Pompeii and Herculaneum are from April to October from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays open at 08:30 a.m.), the rest of the months close at 5 p.m. Keep in mind that the last access is an hour and a half before closing time.
  • Tickets cost about 15 euros at the box office (plus 8 euros if you want audioguide), and they will give you a small map with the places to see in Pompeii.
  • In high season it is advisable, to save you the long lines that are formed in the access, book this priority entrance to Pompeii and this entrance to Herculaneum in advance, to save time.
  • Keep in mind that the average duration of the visit to Pompeii is about 3 or 4 hours, so it is highly recommended to be provided with a bottle of water that you can fill in the fountains of the complex and sunscreen and cap, having very few places with shade.
  • To eat you have coffee shops within the premises that offer pizzas, pasta and salads, or once the visit is finished you can opt for one of the tourist restaurants located near the entrance. Remember that if you leave the site you will not be able to enter again even if you show the entrance.
  • An interesting way to learn more about the history of Pompeii and all the key points is to book this 2-hour tour for small groups led by an archaeologist in Spanish.
  • Remember that if you go with a suitcase you can leave it for free at a ticket office at the Marina Gate or at the train stations in Naples and Pompeii, paying a small amount.

Fossilized Pompeii inhabitants

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