naples to sorrento train safety

My experience is the same as the others, in that I've never had a problem on the Circumvesuviana. Of course, there's always the potential to be victimized, especially if the train is tightly packed with people (as it often is with the #64 Bus in Rome). Wearing a well concealed Money Belt should minimize the problems. In "high risk" environments, I sometimes slide my Money Belt to the side, where it's covered by my arm. That way anyone in close contact is less likely to notice it under my shirt. Happy travels!

No but I do believe that stories of pickpockets tend to get over hyped. Can you get pickpocketed? Sure, anywhere. Will you? Probably not. We have been through Naples several times, Pompeii, and Sorrento with no problem or even a hint of the a problem. Use the usual precautions and don't set yourself up as a target and you will be fine.

Totally agree with Frank above, we walk in Naples and then took the Circumvesuviana train several times and had no problems at all.

I agree with Frank and Martine. First time we took the Circumvesuviana we were scared to death based on what Rick wrote. We have since ridden it dozens of times with absolutely no problem. Enjoyed it actually.

We were more nervous about Naples train station but lots of police were there The train was no problem at all.

i didn't see any. i took the train with stop at pompeii no problem at all. many empty seats so even there was people tryig to steal can't imagine how. only saw old folks and school kids riding it, it's as safe as any other public transportation in Seattle.

OK, I agree with most posters that you will probably have no problems on the circumvisuviana line, but you need to be aware of things going on around you. Make sure you wear a money belt and watch your luggage. On the platform in Naples a warning about picpockets being seen in the station got our notice, and on one trip back to Naples I believe we were being sized up. Upon exiting the train I had to make an effort to stay behind our friend as we neared the escalator. At the top of the escalator the gentleman met up with a couple of other "friends", and i'm not the paranoid type - usually.

I agree with Wayne, in that you must be very alert when in the Naples train station. Never take your hands off your stuff. Just fyi, the London tube also continually announces to beware of pickpockets - and I'm sure lots of stations all over the world do. It's good advice anywhere you go.

Pickpockets are everywhere in the world. Just be alert and will have no problems.

I was scared to death to get on the Circumvesuviana after reading the horror stories on the RS site. Yes, there were a couple of beggars and street performers and a few unseen pickpockets (I'm sure) - but I came away unscathed and with all my belongings intact.

Another couple, my husband and I used this railroad in October, 2007. We had read the RS information so we were careful about pickpockets. My husband and our friends stood near the exit doors. They had our luggage. I sat on one of the seats and talked to the other travellers. When it was time to get off at our stop (Sant'Agnello, last stop before Sorrento), I couldn't reach the door fast enough to exit with the others. The doors closed, the train started and I was still on it. I was more than a little concerned but the people to whom I had been talking assured me that I could return to Sant'Agnello once we reached Sorrento. Once we got to Sorrento (about a five minute trip), I got off the train, crossed the station and got on the return train to Naples. This time, I did stand close to the door! :) Needless to say, my husband was more than a little upset. I just chalked it up to a travel adventure. However, I did learn to get closer to the door as we approached our stops, whether on trains or the metro in Paris.