There are 4 ways to get from Pompei to Ercolano by train (Trenitalia), bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Ercolavo Scavitrain
4 min€1–15Line 808 bus
- Take the bus from Pompei - P.zza Anfiteatro CL to Torre del Greco - Via E. De Nicola, 25bus 808
30 min€2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pompei to Ercolanotaxi 15.5 km
13 min€45–60Drive 15.5 km
- Drive from Pompei to Ercolanocar 15.5 km
13 min€3–4
Pompei to Ercolano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pompei to Ercolano is to train which costs €1 - €15 and takes 4 min.
The fastest way to get from Pompei to Ercolano is to train which takes 4 min and costs €1 - €15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pompei - P.zza Anfiteatro CL and arriving at Torre del Greco - Via E. De Nicola, 25. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri and arriving at Ercolavo Scavi. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
The distance between Pompei and Ercolano is 15 km. The road distance is 15.5 km.
The best way to get from Pompei to Ercolano without a car is to train which takes 4 min and costs €1 - €15.
The train from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Ercolavo Scavi takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Pompei to Ercolano bus services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from Pompei - P.zza Anfiteatro CL station.
Pompei to Ercolano train services, operated by Campania Express, depart from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri station.
The best way to get from Pompei to Ercolano is to train which takes 4 min and costs €1 - €15. Alternatively, you can line 808 bus, which costs €2 - €4 and takes 30 min.
What companies run services between Pompei, Campania, Italy and Ercolano, Italy?
Campania Express operates a train from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Ercolavo Scavi hourly. Tickets cost €15 and the journey takes 4 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. operates a bus from Pompei - P.zza Anfiteatro CL to Torre del Greco - Via E. De Nicola, 25 every 2 hours. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 30 min.
- Phone
- 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- Campania Express
Train from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Ercolavo Scavi
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Campania Express
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Ercolavo Scavi
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Train from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Ercolavo Scavi
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €2–4
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Bus from Pompei - P.zza Anfiteatro CL to Torre del Greco - Via E. De Nicola, 25
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- €45–60
Amalfi Tour Leader
- Phone
- +393319078577
- Website
- amalfitourleader.it
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Pompei to Ercolano bus services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Torre del Greco - Via E. De Nicola, 25 station.
Pompei to Ercolano train services, operated by Campania Express, arrive at Ercolavo Scavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pompei to Ercolano is 16 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Pompei to Ercolano.
Book your Pompei to Ercolano train tickets online with Omio.
There are 12787+ hotels available in Ercolano.