The train takes 42 minutes each way. After you arrive at Pompei Railway Station, the eastern entrance to Pompeii ruins is 10 minutes walk away.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
You can visit Pompeii for free on the first Sunday of each month. It is best to secure your ticket online or you can get a from the ticket office in Pompeii. When visiting Pompeii on the first Sunday of any month, it can get very busy.
We both strongly recommend doing Pompeii before Vesuvius for several reasons, but it is absolutely possible to do them the other way round; just follow these steps in reverse and keep a keen eye on timetables.