Naples to Pompei train with Regionale

Trains from Naples to Pompei

The trip between Naples and Pompei  is popular, and relatively quick. About 30 trains  each day take less than an hour to travel the short distance between the two towns.  Many go on to the nearby city of Scafati, while others require a transfer to a bus to go directlyto the Pompei ruins.

Naples to Pompei Train Time: Daily Departures

There are 33 journeys from Naples to Pompei each day, mostly at a frequency of two per hour. Trains start running at about 5:30 am, and the last departure each day takes place at 10:00 pm. 

How long is the journey by train from Naples to Pompei?

All but six of the journeys are direct, taking between 30 and 45 minutes to complete. The six journeys that require transfers take about an hour to complete, with part of the journey travelled by bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Naples to Pompei?

Departure train station: All trains depart from the train station in Naples. Naples Central (shown as the departure station for the minority - about five - of the trains each day is simply  the upper level, whereas the Piazza Garibaldi (mentioned in schedules as the departure point for most of the Naples Pompei trains) is in the same station but on the lower level. The large railway hub offers many restaurants and shops. The city centre is within walking distance of the departure points, but ample public transport is available.

Arrival train station: The Pompei station is small, with only two platforms. The station is very close to the Pompei ruins and about a mile from the city centre. There is a regular shuttle, and also a train, to the nearby Pompei ruins; a shuttle is also available to the popular attraction, Mount Vesuvius.

(h3)Which train companies travel from Naples to Pompei?

Only Trenitalia, Italy's primary train company, operates this route. 

Trenitalia Trains Naples Pompei

All 27 daily direct journeys to Pompei then go on to the nearby city of Scafati. The indirect journeys require a transfer to a bus, which then travels to the ruins of Pompei- the Pompei Scavi, Villa Dei Misteri.

Trains Naples Pompei: Services on Board

The journey is short, and is operated via second-class comfort only, with armchair seating. There is a bar/bistro service on board.

Trenitalia does not have any baggage restrictions. The general normexpetation is two suitcases and one piece of hand luggage per passenger, but unusual items such as bicycles can be transported as long as they are properly packaged. Small dogs and cats are allowed on board in the appropriate containers.

Trenitalia provides assistance for the disabled. It is best to request this prior to travelling.

How to find cheap train tickets from Naples to Pompei?

An online search (trains naples pompei) will quickly produce all the relevant information for convenient booking. It is best to book in advance to be able to take advantage of the deals that accompany early reservation.

Deals are sometimes date-bound, and travellers are advised to be reasonably flexible with respect to their dates to take advantage of these specials.