The Pompei Scavi Villa Dei Misteri is the closest train station to Pompeii which runs trains from Naples and Sorrento. Other nearby stations are about a five minute drive or shorter.
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If you are headed to the ruins at Pompeii, the Porta Marina Superiore entrance is directly opposite the Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri station along the Circumvesuviana line, and the Porta Marina Inferiore (Piazza Esedra) entrance, where our recommended itinerary begins, is a few meters further down.
If organized tours are not your thing, you should know that Pompeii is accessible to visitors traveling on their own. Just follow these tips so that your visit goes smoothly and you don't have to leave too many things to improvisation.
Set aside about 4 to 5 hours to fully explore the Pompeii ruins. Although there is a cafeteria inside the ruins, it is recommended you eat before entering the site. The first Sunday of the month allows free entry to Pompeii but note that the site will be very crowded on this day.
There are two train stations in Pompeii: Pompei station, which is served by Trenitalia's regional trains. Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri, which is served by the Circumvesuviana commuter train.
We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to speed up entry to the Archaeological Park. Those who buy in advance will receive their ticket in PDF format, that can be printed out or shown on their smart phone, and they can go directly to the turnstiles at the entrance to the Archaeological Park.
Set aside about 4 to 5 hours to fully explore the Pompeii ruins. Although there is a cafeteria inside the ruins, it is recommended you eat before entering the site. The first Sunday of the month allows free entry to Pompeii but note that the site will be very crowded on this day.
Weekday vs WeekendWeekends tend to be quite crowded. So, we suggest you visit Pompeii during weekdays. This will allow you the chance to explore Pompeii peacefully.
Is there a day on which you can see Pompeii for free? As established by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage every first Sunday of the month admission is free for all the monuments and the artistic and historical sites in Italy.
A self-guided tour of Pompeii takes around two and a half hours, allowing the time to experience some of the landmark's most important attractions like the Antiquarium, the Forum and the Theaters.
You will be happy to know that there is no particular dress code for Pompeii but ? like most walkable landmarks ? we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing, as you don't want to find your feet getting sore after just a half hour of touring the site!