Hi there!
How do I get to the ruins at Pompeii from Naples and back again? Thanks!
Cheers from the Emerald City!
-Sandra
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
Take the Trenitalia train to the Naples main station (Garibaldi). Go downstairs and change to the Circumvesuviana train system (www.vesuviana.com). Take the Circumvesuviana train to the Pompei-Scavi Villa Misteri stop. You are steps away from the ruins. I don't think that you can purchase the Circumvesuviana tickets in advance. It's a local train with no seat reservations.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32220 posts
Sandra,
To add to Larry's excellent reply, be sure to wear your Money Belt when travelling on the Circumvesuviana, as it has a bit of a "reputation". Also, don't be shocked at the appearance of the trains - they're not exactly "sleek and modern" but they will get you to Pompeii.
When you approach the entrance and ticket booths at Pompeii, you may be approached by Guides offering their services. Your choice on whether to use them or not. I'd suggest booking one of the Guides listed in Rick's books (Gaetano Manfredi is outstanding!).
Happy travels!
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
And be sure to go to the correct train track. There are four lines (if memory serves) and not all of them go to the Pompeii ruins.