There are 5 ways to get from Rome to Herculaneum by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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 Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain 9927 / ...
1h 32m€28–57Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus 570 / ...
4h 5m€20–31Drive 221.5 km
- Drive from Rome to Herculaneumcar 221.5 km
2h 13m€36–52Fly, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane FCO - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Ercolano Scavitrain
3h 25m€65–185Train via Rome Termini (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
1h 46m€25–67
Rome to Herculaneum by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Herculaneum is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Herculaneum is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €27 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Herculaneum. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Ercolano - C.so Resina Scavi via Napoli - P.zza Garibaldi, Hotel Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Herculaneum. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Ercolano Scavi via Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Rome and Herculaneum is 232 km. The road distance is 221.5 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Herculaneum without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €27 - €60.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Rome to Herculaneum, including transfers.
Rome to Herculaneum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Herculaneum train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Herculaneum is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Herculaneum, Italy?
ItaloTreno operates a train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi hourly. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Herculaneum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.
Rome to Herculaneum train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Herculaneum is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Rome to Herculaneum.
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