There are 7 ways to get from Naples to Herculaneum by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), taxi, car, or rideshare
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Line 0 train
best- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Ercolano Scavitrain 0
26 min€1–3Bus
- Take the bus from Napoli - Porta Nolana to Ercolano - C.so Resina Scavibus Sc1 / ...
27 min€2–4Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Portici-Ercolanotrain Re / ...
36 min€1–2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Naples to Herculaneumtaxi 9.4 km
14 min€15–18Drive 9.4 km
- Drive from Naples to Herculaneumcar 9.4 km
14 min€2–3Line 455 bus
- Take the bus from Vespucci - Ospedale Loreto Mare to Umbertobus 455
36 min€1–2Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Naples to Portici11 km
1h€3
Naples to Herculaneum by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naples to Herculaneum is to train which costs €1 - €2 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Naples to Herculaneum is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs €15 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Napoli - Porta Nolana and arriving at Ercolano - C.so Resina Scavi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Napoli P. Garibaldi and arriving at Ercolano Scavi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Naples and Herculaneum is 11 km. The road distance is 9.4 km.
The best way to get from Naples to Herculaneum without a car is to line 0 train which takes 26 min and costs €1 - €3.
The line 0 train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Ercolano Scavi takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Naples to Herculaneum bus services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from Napoli - Porta Nolana station.
Naples to Herculaneum train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from Napoli P. Garibaldi station.
The best way to get from Naples to Herculaneum is to line 0 train which takes 26 min and costs €1 - €3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €2 - €4 and takes 27 min.
What companies run services between Naples, Italy and Herculaneum, Italy?
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. operates a train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Ercolano Scavi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. operates a bus from Napoli - Porta Nolana to Ercolano - C.so Resina Scavi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 24 min.
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Ercolano Scavi
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €1–3
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Bus from Napoli - Porta Nolana to Ercolano - C.so Resina Scavi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €2–4
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Naples to Portici
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Naples to Herculaneum bus services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Ercolano - C.so Resina Scavi station.
Naples to Herculaneum train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Ercolano Scavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naples to Herculaneum is 9 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Naples to Herculaneum.
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There are 14033+ hotels available in Herculaneum.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Naples and Herculaneum. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.