There are 5 ways to get from Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory by train, subway, bus, taxi, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Line 0 train, subway
best- Take the train from Ercolano Scavi to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
- Take the subway from Piazza Garibaldi to Cavalleggeri Aostasubway L2
1h 1m€3–6Line 21304 train (Trenitalia)
cheapest- Take the train from Portici-Ercolano to Napoli Campi Flegreitrain 21304 / ...
1h 22m€2–4Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Ercolano - Scavi, 222 to Napoli - Porta Nolana Staz EAVbus Sc1 / ...
- Take the bus from Napoli - C.so Garibaldi, df Porta Nolana to Napoli - V.le Kennedy, Edenlandiabus 101
1h 29m€5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatorytaxi 18.2 km
24 min€25–31Drive 18.2 km
- Drive from Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatorycar 18.2 km
24 min€3–5
Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory by foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory is to line 21304 train which costs €2 - €4 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs €25 - €31.
No, there is no direct bus from Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory. However, there are services departing from Ercolano - Scavi, 222 and arriving at Napoli - V.le Kennedy, Edenlandia via Napoli - C.so Garibaldi, df Porta Nolana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portici-Ercolano and arriving at Napoli Campi Flegrei. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Herculaneum and Vesuvius Observatory is 20 km. The road distance is 18.2 km.
The best way to get from Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory without a car is to line 0 train and subway which takes 1h 1m and costs €2 - €7.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory, including transfers.
Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory bus services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from Ercolano - Scavi, 222 station.
Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from Ercolano Scavi station.
The best way to get from Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory is to bus and line 101 bus which takes 1h 29m and costs €4 - €8. Alternatively, you can line 21304 train, which costs €2 - €4 and takes 1h 22m.
What companies run services between Herculaneum, Italy and Vesuvius Observatory, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory via Ercolano - Scavi, 222, Napoli - Porta Nolana Staz EAV, Napoli - C.so Garibaldi, df Porta Nolana, and Napoli - V.le Kennedy, Edenlandia in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Portici-Ercolano to Napoli Campi Flegrei every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 46 min.
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- eavsrl.it
Train from Ercolano Scavi to Napoli P. Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- eavsrl.it
- 2nd Class
- €1–3
- Phone
- 081 7631111
- [email protected]
- Website
- anm.it
Subway from Piazza Garibaldi to Cavalleggeri Aosta
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Website
- https://www.anm.it/s/alibus?language=it
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Portici-Ercolano to Napoli Campi Flegrei
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- eavsrl.it
Bus from Ercolano - Scavi, 222 to Napoli - Porta Nolana Staz EAV
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- eavsrl.it
- 2nd Class
- €2–4
Bus from Napoli - C.so Garibaldi, df Porta Nolana to Napoli - V.le Kennedy, Edenlandia
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- eavsrl.it
- 2nd Class
- €2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- €25–31
Consorzio Taxi Vagando
- Phone
- +39 081 2222
- Website
- consortaxi.com
Radio Taxi Napoli
- Phone
- +39 081 6969
- Website
- 0816969.it
RTLA Partenope Srl
- Phone
- +39 081 0101
- Website
- radiotaxipartenope.it
Taxi Napoli
- Phone
- +39 081 88 88
- Website
- taxinapoli.it
Taxi Napoli Portici
- Phone
- +39 331 385 0623
- Website
- taxinapoliportici.com
Amalfi Tour Leader
- Phone
- +393319078577
- Website
- amalfitourleader.it
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More Questions & Answers
Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory bus services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Napoli - Porta Nolana Staz EAV station.
Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Napoli P. Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory is 18 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Herculaneum to Vesuvius Observatory.
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