For Herculaneum from Naples, take an EAV train on the Napoli–Sorrento line to Ercolano Scavi, the station serving the archaeological site. You can also book a combined Regional train and Campania Express connection to Ercolano Scavi through Trenitalia’s Campania Link.
- Rail operator: EAV’s Napoli–Sorrento line stops at Ercolano Scavi.
- Combined connection: Trenitalia’s Campania Link combines a Regional train and Campania Express connection.
- Tickets: EAV railway tickets are available from traditional sales points and PuntoLIS outlets.
- Access: Ercolano station is not accessible.
Where Herculaneum is and which station to use
Ercolano Scavi is the station to use for Herculaneum on EAV’s Napoli–Sorrento railway line. The archaeological destination is commonly called Herculaneum; its full official name is Herculaneum Archaeological Park.
From Naples, look for a train on the Napoli–Sorrento line that stops at Ercolano Scavi. The line also includes Napoli Porta Nolana. For more on making connections around the city, see this guide to Naples public transport.
Herculaneum is a practical day trip from Naples. If you’re comparing archaeological sites, the journey-planning details for Pompeii from Naples cover a separate destination.
How do you get from Naples to Herculaneum?
Take an EAV Napoli–Sorrento train to Ercolano Scavi, or book the Campania Link connection through Trenitalia. The supplied information does not establish a journey duration, so check the operator’s current service details when planning your departure.
Campania Link combines a Regional train with a Campania Express connection and can be booked to Ercolano Scavi. The service runs daily, with departures coordinated with train times to and from Naples. You can use it as an alternative to arranging the EAV train separately.
For the EAV route, identify Ercolano Scavi as your destination and check the timetable for the direction and departure that suit your plans. EAV publishes a timetable for the Napoli–Sorrento line, but schedules can change.
Staying at Caravaggio Hotel gives you a base in Naples for arranging the trip; plan your connection to the railway separately.
Tickets and archaeological site access
EAV railway tickets can be bought at traditional sales points and PuntoLIS outlets, but the available information does not establish the current fare for a Napoli–Ercolano Scavi journey. Check the fare before you travel rather than relying on an assumed price.
For the combined Campania Link option, Trenitalia offers booking to Ercolano Scavi. The supplied facts do not specify its price or the admission arrangements for the archaeological site, so confirm both with the relevant operators before setting out.
Keep the station and site access questions separate in your planning: the train takes you to Ercolano Scavi, while the information available here does not set out site admission details.
What to check before departure
Before you leave, confirm the train timetable, ticket information and station accessibility. EAV publishes service notices, and Ercolano station is not accessible.
If you’re considering Campania Link, check its current connection details with Trenitalia. For EAV trains and service notices, check the official site before you go: use EAV’s official railway information and timetable pages.
That final check helps you choose a suitable departure and understand the access information before you begin the trip from Naples.
FAQs
Which station should you use for Herculaneum?
Use Ercolano Scavi, a stop on EAV’s Napoli–Sorrento line.
Can you book a combined train connection to Ercolano Scavi?
Yes. Trenitalia’s Campania Link combines a Regional train and Campania Express connection and can be booked to Ercolano Scavi.
Is Ercolano station accessible?
Ercolano station is not accessible. Check current access information before travelling.
Where can you buy EAV railway tickets?
EAV railway tickets are available through traditional sales points and PuntoLIS outlets. The supplied information does not establish the current fare for this journey.