There are 5 ways to get from Paestum to Ercolano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Paestum to Napoli Centraletrain Re
1h 56m€11–21Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paestum - Stazione FS to Napoli P. Garibaldibus 34
1h 57m€8–19Drive 84.7 km
- Drive from Paestum to Ercolanocar 84.7 km
1h 21m€14–20Train via Salerno (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Paestum to Salernotrain Re
- Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain 21332 / ...
2h 21m€9–16Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paestum - Stazione FS to Garibaldi Barrellabus 34
- Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain 21332 / ...
2h 34m€9–16
Paestum to Ercolano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paestum to Ercolano is to bus and train which costs €8 - €17 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Paestum to Ercolano is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Paestum to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Paestum - Stazione FS and arriving at Gianturco via Garibaldi - Lucci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Paestum to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Paestum and arriving at Ercolano Scavi via Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Paestum and Ercolano is 102 km. The road distance is 84.7 km.
The best way to get from Paestum to Ercolano without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €11 - €21.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Paestum to Ercolano, including transfers.
Paestum to Ercolano bus services, operated by Busitalia Campania SpA, depart from Paestum - Stazione FS station.
Paestum to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Paestum station.
The best way to get from Paestum to Ercolano is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €11 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €20 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Paestum, Italy and Ercolano, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Paestum to Napoli Centrale every 2 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Busitalia Campania SpA operates a bus from Paestum - Stazione FS to Napoli P. Garibaldi twice daily. Tickets cost €7–18 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Paestum to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Paestum to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Paestum to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Paestum to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- 089 9847261
- [email protected]
- Website
- fsbusitalia.it
Bus from Paestum - Stazione FS to Napoli P. Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Schedules at
- fsbusitalia.it
- 2nd Class
- €14–18
Bus from Paestum - Stazione FS to Garibaldi Barrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–9
- Schedules at
- fsbusitalia.it
- 2nd Class
- €6–9
- Phone
- +39 0974.836185
- Website
- giulianobus.com
Bus from Paestum - Stazione FS to Garibaldi Barrella
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- giulianobus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Paestum to Ercolano bus services, operated by Busitalia Campania SpA, arrive at Napoli P. Garibaldi station.
Paestum to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paestum to Ercolano is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Paestum to Ercolano.
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