Visiting Italy

Circumvesuviana Train

Trains from Pompeii to Naples depart from the platforms at Pompeii Scavi train station, which is located in front of the entrance to the ruins. They arrive at the underground platforms in the Naples Centrale train station, which is in Piazza Garibaldi.

Circumvesuviana trains leave Pompeii Scavi train station frequently for Naples Centrale railway station at peak times between 6:00 and 23:00. Trains from Naples to Pompeii also run frequently during these hours.

The travel time on trains from Pompeii to Naples is 35 minutes, making it a quick and easy way to get from the ruins to the city when visiting Italy.

The fare of a single train ticket to Naples is 2.40 euros. Inexpensive round-trip day tickets are available if you want to take a day trip from Pompeii to Naples.

When you travel, make sure to watch out for pickpockets on the train. The Circumvesuviana train has had problems in the past with petty theft, so be careful and keep an eye on your belongings at all times.

As an alternative to trains from Pompeii to Naples, you can take a taxi or hire a private car and driver for the trip.

Naples Buses

There are regular buses from Naples train station to the ferry ports in Naples.

If you arrive in Naples by train at Naples Centrale train station and want to take a ferry to the Amalfi Coast or the nearby islands of Capri and Ischia, you can take a bus from the station to the ports.

To take a bus from Naples train station to the ferry ports, first buy a bus ticket from a news stand in Naples Centrale. Tickets cost 1.10 euro for a single and can be validated in the yellow machines on the buses to the ports.

Next, exit the station and walk straight through the large parking lot until you come to the end. Cross the street and wait at the bus stop for Naples city bus R2. The bus will be either an orange accordion bus or a regular grey bus. Buses can be very crowded, so be prepared to stand and watch your belongings carefully to avoid theft.

The bus journey from Naples train station to the ports take around 10-15 minutes.

Get off the bus at Piazza Municipale. From there, cross street and go towards the port. If you are going to Naples Molo Beverello ferry port, cross the busy street at the end of the road and turn right. The port will be a short distance up the road.

If you are going to Naples Mergellina ferry port, follow the same directions but don’t make the last right turn. The port will be straight ahead after you cross the street from where the bus from Naples train station to the ferry ports dropped you off.

Train from Naples to Rome

Trains from Naples to Rome run regularly from Naples Centrale train station to Rome Termini train station.

Trains leave Naples Centrale train station for Rome Termini train station one to two times an hour at peak times during the day and evening.

Trains from Rome to Naples return at similar intervals throughout the day and evening.

The total train time from Naples to Rome ranges from 1h21m-2h21m.

The ultimate train journey time from Naples to Rome depends on what type of train you take and whether the train encounters delays on the way to Rome.

The cost of a single train ticket from Naples to Rome can be as low as 17 euros for standard class if you book online.

Train tickets to Rome can be more expensive if you don’t buy train tickets online in advance or if you decide to book close to or on the day of travel.