How can I travel from Rome to Pompeii, and how long will it take?

Question

Hey, I'm going to Rome in May, however I want to do a day trip to Pompeii. Is it possible to travel by train there, and if so where would I buy the tickets from, and how long would the trip take?

Or is there tour companies that do day trips there maybe?

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Answer 1

Hi! I would suggest catching a train at the train station in Rome.  It should take 1-2 hours approximately.  Pompeii is definately a must see when your in Italy.  You can also hire a private car to take you, but it's going to cost you more or I'm sure they have tour companies in Rome that go to Pompeii as an excursion if you don't want to do the train station alone.  Even though it's quite safe.  Hope it helps ya out!

Answer 2

It's very easy but you can't buy your tickets all at once.  Take the train from Rome to Napoli Centrale station (about ninety minutes).  At Napoli Centrale, follow the signs for the CIRCUMVESUVIANA train (not the "Transvesuviana" as written above).  You won't even have to leave the station, but you'll have to go to a different area because this train isn't part of Trenitalia.  Tell the ticket agent you want a ticket for Pompeii, then go down to the platforms and get on the Circumvesuviana headed for Sorrento.  Pompeii is mid-way between Naples and Sorrento, and the trip takes about thirty-five minutes.  It drops you off right at the entrance to Pompeii.  Repeat the same thing in reverse to get back to Rome.  

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Answer 3

By train is the best way. From Rome to Naples about 2 h. Then from Naples to Pompei other 30 min. with a train called "Transvesuviana" a local railway connecting all villages around Vesuvius to Naples. I strongly recommend you stay at least two days in Naples as it is a wonderful city. Avoid to take the car as the area has narrowed roads, cahotic traffic and parking problem