I'm arriving in Naples on Oct. 22 by train from Rome with luggage what is the best way to get to Sorrento?
Then on Oct. 25 I have to get to the National Archaeological Museum of Naples what method of transport ion is the best?
I've read so many different things that now I'm not sure what is the fastest or safe way to go. My husband and I are both young seniors.
Mary
First, define best as it applies to you. For us, we would simply take the Circumvesuvianna train (commuter train) between the Naples train station and Sorrento. For the museum I would take the train and the local city bus or take a taxi from the station. It is all safe. We have done it a couple times with no problems. And we probably are older than you are - mid seventies. Not that that has much bearing on the question.
As always, people have different definitions of "best."
From Naples to Sorrento, the cheapest is the Circumvesuviana train. It takes about an hour and is dirt cheap. No reservations; just go to the lower level of the Naples train station to buy tickets and get on. These run frequently. Some find them gritty, scary, crowded, or otherwise unpleasant; others don't mind.
At some times of the year, a few times a day, there is the Campagna Express. This runs on the same tracks as the regular Circumvesuviana, but makes only express stops, has more attendants on board, and is more expensive. So, it's designed to circumvent the problems of the Circumvesuviana.
There are ferries from Naples to Sorrento; you have to get from the train station to the ferry port, but then it's a pleasant ride.
Finally, there is the option of a taxi. This costs about €80 or so, but is definitely the easiest, and you get door to door service (if you take the train or ferry, you have to get from its terminus in Sorrento to your accommodation).
For getting from Sorrento to the Archeology Museum in Naples, once you get to the Naples train station, you can take the metro from the station to the museum. Or, of course, you can take a taxi all the way from Sorrento.
Thank you both for your responses I guess when I say best I mean the quickest and easiest way when travelling to your hotel with luggage.
Thank you again, I guess once we get there we will have to determine which will work for us, I guess time of day makes a difference as well. We're arriving in Naples on a Monday around noon.
“With luggage” - Do you mean big suitcases or are you packing light (as most of us recommend)? Packing light it is easy to take the Circumvesuviana or a bus to and from Sorrento. If you have heavy cases, you might want a private transfer. It’s all safe if you mind yourselves and possessions. If you want to have it easy and don’t mind paying, hire a driver.
Where are you staying in Sorrento? If you are in the center (and thus walking distance from the train station) the Circumvesuviana is fine. But if you are a bit farther out, or even way up the hill or way down along the coast, you will probably want a taxi from the train station and taxis are expensive in Sorrento, so you may want to consider a private transfer from Naples.
We are staying at the Mignon Hotel on via Sersale. I believe it's a short distance from the train station.
MARY, your hotel is about a 15 minute walk from the Circumvesuvian station in Sorrento.
Thank you so very much. Everyone has been extremely helpful. I’m sure as I go through my schedule I will have a few more questions.
