What is the luxury train from Naples to Sorrento?

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.



The primary "tourist-class" train connecting Naples to Sorrento is the Campania Express. While the standard Circumvesuviana line serves as a gritty, non-air-conditioned commuter train, the Campania Express is designed specifically for visitors seeking comfort. It operates with modern, air-conditioned carriages and features guaranteed seating that you can reserve in advance. The train is significantly faster than the local commuter service because it stops only at key tourist destinations, including Ercolano Scavi (Herculaneum) and Pompei Scavi (Pompeii), before reaching Sorrento. In 2026, the service remains a seasonal highlight, running several times a day between March and late October. For roughly €15 one way or €25 round trip, travelers enjoy a smoother ride with dedicated luggage storage, making it the "luxury" choice compared to the crowded, stop-heavy local alternatives that lack climate control.

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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 costs a little bit more and has a limited schedule, but is well worth it to have a train that actually runs on schedule, is air conditioned and has space for luggage.

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Although Naples Garibaldi has its own separate platforms and entrances it is physically part of Naples Centrale Station. Naples Centrale Station is the main station on ground level. From ground level escalators go down one level to an underground shopping centre and go further down to the Naples Metro.

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Overall, it felt very safe and was a quick way to get to Sorrento from Napoli. The only negative comments I have are the following: - Limited Service - There are only 4 trains running each way daily. We were on the last train, which departed Napoli Garibaldi train station at 6:09 pm.

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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 Naples-Sorrento line stops at Pompei Scavi-Villa Misteri, which is the station very close to the excavation. Trains depart Naples for Pompei 2-3 times per hour during most of the day, and there are a few trains per day that stop at fewer points along the way - those trips are faster.

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Campania is rich in culture, especially with regard to food, music, architecture, and archaeological and ancient sites—such as Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, Paestum, Aeclanum, Stabiae, and Velia.

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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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