How to Reach Pompeii – Trains, Driving, and Entrances

Step-by-step routes from Naples and Rome to Pompeii with gate selection tips for a smoother start.

11/20/2025

11 min read

From Naples

Circumvesuviana: frequent, local, budget-friendly; stop at "Pompei Scavi – Villa dei Misteri".
Campania Express: seasonal, fewer stops, reserved seats.

High-speed to Napoli Centrale → transfer downstairs to Circumvesuviana. Total ~2–2.5h depending on connections.

Train approaching station Vesuvius view from approach

Trains win on simplicity; choose your gate to fit your first stop.

I built this so you can explore smarter—clear routes, better timing, and context that makes ruins feel inhabited.