With the entire city classified as ruins, it's easy an easy walk from the closest train station. There are a few train stations near Pompeii, but the closest is only a short walk from the Pompeii site.

Yes, you can easily walk from the train stations to the Pompeii ruins, but your specific route depends on which station you arrive at. The most popular station is Pompei Scavi – Villa dei Misteri, located on the Circumvesuviana line (running between Naples and Sorrento). The main entrance to the ruins, Porta Marina, is directly across the street from this station—a walk of less than 2 minutes. If you arrive via the national FS rail line (Trenitalia) at the Pompei station in the modern town, the walk to the Piazza Anfiteatro entrance is approximately 10 to 15 minutes (about 1 km) through a pleasant, well-signposted street lined with cafes and shops. In 2026, travelers are advised to be wary of "fake" tourist information booths near the stations that may try to sell you marked-up tours or transport you don't need. The ruins are massive—spanning 165 acres—so while the walk to the entrance is short, you should save your energy for the several miles of walking you will do once inside the archaeological site.