Where does the Circumvesuviana stop?

View schedules for the local Circumvesuviana train from Naples to Sorrento that stops at Pompeii (the station is located opposite the ruins) and Herculaneum (a 10-minute walk to the ruins). The trip from Naples to Pompeii or from Sorrento to Pompeii takes about 30 minutes.



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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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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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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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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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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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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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Forcella, Rione Sanita`, and Secondigliano also have reputations although these areas are probably more known for organized crime hits/dealings. Petty crime like getting robbed can happen anywhere in Napoli because the thieves go everywhere, including the nice areas too.

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What is the safest railway in the world? Japan's Shinkansen high-speed rail network opened for business on 1 October 1964. Since then the system has carried nearly 7 billion passengers without a single fatality due to collision.

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Both towns are about equal distance from the archaeological site, but, to be honest, we recommend basing yourself in Sorrento: it's the perfect way to explore the Sorrentine Peninsula as well as the glittering Amalfi Coast.

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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.

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