Which Circumvesuviana stop for Pompeii?
Pompei Scavi
Pompei Scavi is the closest station to the famous ruins of the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii, with the ruins across the street from the main station building.
Where is the Circumvesuviana train station in Sorrento?
Naples Centrale train station
The Circumvesuviana station is on the lower level of the Naples Centrale train station, below the high speed train platforms. Take the stairs down from the center of the station. You cannot purchase tickets online, but only at the ticket window or one of the newspaper stands in the station.
How do I get from Pompeii to Sorrento?
Getting to Pompeii from Sorrento, Italy is very simple: just take the Circumvesuviana train which runs from Sorrento to Naples, and in 20 minutes you’ll arrive at Pompeii. The entrance to the archaeological site is right across from the Circumvesuviana station.
How much does the train cost from Sorrento to Pompeii?
The best way to get from Sorrento to Pompeii is to line 1 train which takes 41 min and costs €2 – €5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 – €5 and takes 52 min.
Can you walk from Pompeii to Vesuvius?
From the Circumvesuviana stations, you can easily walk to the ruins or catch a bus for the Mount Vesuvius National Park. You can also arrive by car; there are parking areas and lots near the entrance to the ruins and the Vesuvius crater.
Can you do Pompeii and Amalfi Coast in one day?
It is not really practical to visit Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in one day arriving by air in Naples. You really need 2-3 hours min to look around Pompeii, you can either hire an audio guide or join a guided group tour by an authorised guide at the entrrance to the site.
How much is a taxi from Naples to Sorrento?
Taxis cost about eighty Euro. You need to secure a quote though.At the moment,it takes from an hour to three hours to get from Naples to Sorrento as there are major roadworks and the taxi /car driver might have to do a detour.
Is it better to visit Pompeii from Naples or Sorrento?
It’s not worth staying overnight in Pompeii as the ruins and volcano can be visited within one day. Instead, stay in Sorrento if possible as it is a wonderful place to base yourself if you want to explore the Sorrentine Peninsula and do day trips to the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Procida, Ischia or Naples.
Is it worth it to go to Pompeii?
Even if you aren’t a history buff, Ancient Pompeii is worth the visit. It is just incredible and amazing. A person can easily spend half a day here just roaming through the ancient streets. There is a cafeteria near the forum, so you can take a break if it’s needed.
Do I need to buy tickets in advance for Pompeii?
Do I need to book them in advance? Especially during summer and at the weekends you are likely to face with long queues to enter the site. For this reason we recommend buying in advance online tickets to avoid the line. Skip-the-line tickets for Pompeii.
How much does it cost to climb Mount Vesuvius?
There is an entry fee to Vesuvius national park – 10 euros, that is not included in any private transports company costs. The ticket is free for the children who are not taller than 1.2m. And, also, that ticket includes a guide in Italian or English. You’ll take about 1:30 hour to visit the crater.
How hard is the hike up Mt Vesuvius?
How hard is it to climb to the crater? In many articles I read that hiking Mount Vesuvius to the main crater is “very easy”. But this trail has a medium-hard difficulty. It is steep (14% gradient) and very uneven, as you can see from my pictures.
Which is better Pompeii or Circumvesuviana train?
The station at Pompeii is in the town, further from the entrances of Pompeii than the Circumvesuviana line whose station is less than 100 yards from an entrance. The plus side is that the trains may well be less crowded than the Circumvesuviana trains and you can purchase tickets online through Trenitalia.
Where does the Circumvesuviana train stop at?
The Circumvesuviana trains stop at a physically separate set of platforms to the main train station with their own separate ticket barriers. Although you never leave the Central Station building the Circumvesuviana platforms are called Garibaldi Station which can be confusing to strangers.
Is there a train from Pompeii to Sorrento?
For visitors the line that is used extensively is the Naples to Sorrento via Pompeii and Herculaneum line, a journey that takes just over an hour with countless stops along the way.
Where to get off at Pompeii train station?
Pompeii Station is a very pleasant little station. There is a tourist office and the tours to Mount Vesuvius are parked outside the station. The entrance to the Pompeii archaeological area is just a few yards down the street. There is more than one Ercolano Station so be sure to get off at Ercolano Scavi.
