Independent Day Trip to Pompeii: A Comprehensive Guide

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Summary

This guide provides detailed instructions and tips for an independent day trip to Pompeii from Rome or Florence, utilizing high-speed trains and the Circumvesuviana Railway. It includes advice on transportation, ticket booking, and additional options for extending the trip to Sorrento or the summit of Vesuvius.

Rome or Florence to Pompeii

An easy day trip to one of Italy's most amazing attractions, Pompeii, from Rome or Florence using high-speed trains and the Circumvesuviana Railway.

Tips

Book high-speed trains in advance for lower fares. No booking needed for the Circumvesuviana Railway.

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Direct Rome-Pompeii Train

A direct high-speed train service from Rome to Pompeii available on summer Sundays.

Tips

Operates only from 23 July to 8 October 2023 on Sundays. An 800m walk from the station to the ruins.

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Sorrento to Pompeii

Sorrento offers a direct and frequent Circumvesuviana Railway service to Pompeii.

Tips

Trains run every 30 minutes. No timetable needed for this short journey.

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Vesuvius Summit

Regular bus service to the summit of Vesuvius from Pompeii for those wanting to extend their adventure.

Tips

Consider focusing on Pompeii if on a tight schedule to fully appreciate the ruins.

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