What is the Circumvesuviana train?

The Circumvesuviana train is a regional network of lines running out of Naples to the east of the city around Mount Vesuvius. It is not part of the Italian national rail network so you cannot buy tickets from Trenitalia online or from rail stations nationally.



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The biggest difference between the regular Circumvesuviana trains and the Campania Express trains are that the latter are specifically designed for tourists and offer air conditioning, guaranteed seating, and luggage storage.

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It depends on whether you take the more comfortable, air-conditioned, Campania Express (http://www.napoliunplugged.com/campania-express-tourist-train-to-herculaneum-pompeii-and-sorrento), which does have toilets; or the normal, more frequent, Circumvesuviana, which doesn't - but the journey only takes about 30 minutes ...

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Circumvesuviana trains are slow regional trains and are not part of the national Trenitalia network, so they have their own ticketing system. Tickets are inexpensive on this line and don't require advance purchase or reservations.

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The Campania Express is a special train that follows the Circumvesuviana line between Naples and Sorrento, stopping at just a few stations and taking about 30 minutes less to make the trip than the regular trains. These special trains have guaranteed seating, air conditioning, and space for luggage.

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Naples is an easy and rewarding day trip from Sorrento. Although perhaps overshadowed by the bigger attractions of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius nearby, a visit to Naples is well worthwhile. Chances are your expectations might not be that high in which case you will probably be pleasantly surprised.

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One of the most scenic and relaxing ways to reach Sorrento is by ferry from Naples. The Naples to Sorrento ferry line is active all year long, and the routes depart from the Molo Beverello pier. You can reach the Naples port via the Alibus shuttle route which leaves from the Naples' Capodichino Airport.

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