Opting for guided tours from Rome to Vesuvius is an excellent choice for a stress-free travel experience. These tours provide round-trip transfers in comfortable minibuses, coaches or vans, eliminating the hassle of navigating, parking or figuring out which train/bus to take. With all logistics taken care of, you can relax and enjoy the journey. Booking online is straightforward, making it easy to secure your spot and focus on enjoying the day.
Take the fast train, Frecciarossa, from Roma Termini to Naples. A one-way ticket costs about 45 euros and the journey takes around 70 minutes. Once you arrive at Napoli Centrale, head to the underground station for the Circumvesuviana train, which is clearly signposted. This train travels on the Naples to Sorrento line, stopping at various points including Herculaneum and Pompeii, and will take you closer to Vesuvius Ercolano Scavi station.
Last station: Ercolano Scavi station
Duration: 2 hours
There isn’t a direct bus service from Rome to Mount Vesuvius. However, you can take a bus from Roma Autostazione Tiburtina, which offers a route to Vesuvio National Park. This bus journey includes several stops, including Garibaldi - Attestamento and Napoli - Piazza San Pasquale, before reaching the park.
Last stop: Vesuvius National Park
Duration: 4 hours
Start by taking the A1 motorway south towards Naples. Continue on the A1 until you reach the Napoli-Centro exit, then merge onto the A3 motorway heading towards Salerno. Take the exit for Ercolano or Torre del Greco, and follow the local signs directing you to Mount Vesuvius or Vesuvius National Park. Once you arrive, park in the designated area and proceed to the Vesuvius visitor center.
Duration: 3 hours