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How to get fromSicily to Herculaneumby plane, train, ferry, train (Trenitalia), or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sicily to Herculaneum by plane, train, ferry, train (Trenitalia), or bus

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  1. Fly Palermo Airport to Naples Airport, line 0 train

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    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane PMO - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Ercolano Scavitrain train
    3h 31m
    €29–193

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverelloferry ferry
    8h 53m
    €32–74

  3. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain train Ic
    10h 47m
    €72–134

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Caserta pzza Garibaldibus bus Autoservizi Salemi S202
    13h 1m
    €35–54

  5. Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane CIY - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain train
    3h 50m
    €86–400

  6. Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane CTA - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain train
    4h 42m
    €54–168

  7. Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Naples Airport

    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane CTA - NAP
    2h 59m
    €32–172

  8. Fly Palermo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train, line 0 train

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane PMO - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Ercolano Scavitrain train
    5h 14m
    €52–189

Sicily to Herculaneum by train and foot (Trenitalia)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Herculaneum, Italy?

Grimaldi Lines operates a ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverello 6 times a week. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli Centrale 4 times a day. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 9h 3m.

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