Getting to Mount Vesuvius from Naples
There is no direct train to the crater entrance. The usual routes are a train to Pompei Scavi and a mountain bus on from there, a ticket with a return transfer, a tour from Naples, Pompeii or Sorrento, or your own car. If you want transport and entry in one booking, read Vesuvius tickets and Vesuvius tours first.
Keep three costs apart: the crater entry ticket, the transfer up the mountain and parking. Each is its own item, and none includes the others unless a listing says so.
Naples to Vesuvius by train and bus
From Naples, take a train to Pompei Scavi. The station is in the town of Pompei, not at the crater rim. From there you change to the mountain bus. Treat the two parts as two separate journeys, each with its own wait and ticket.
The line is EAV line 808, Pompei to Vesuvius. The published timetable runs from 1 October 2026. Routes and terminus points can change, so check the current timetable before you go. We do not list departure times here.
Naples to Vesuvius by bus
The same bus idea applies from Ercolano and Naples: a link by local transport, then the mountain bus. Confirm the stop and the time slot in your booking.
Our pick: transfer with ticket
A round trip from Pompeii or Naples with the entry included, so you skip working out the bus.
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Vesuvius tickets with transport from Naples, Pompeii and Sorrento
Entry tickets with a return transfer, day trips with a guide and combinations with Pompeii or Herculaneum, with live prices and availability. Read the includes: some listings have no hotel pick-up and no guide.
Taxi and transfer from Naples airport
Naples airport is Capodichino, code NAP. It is an airport, not a train station near the volcano. There is no direct rail line from it to the crater entrance, and you cannot count on a general airport pick-up for Vesuvius. Plan a taxi or private transfer to your base in Naples, or book a tour that starts from a named meeting point.
Tour transport differs by listing. Some start at Napoli Centrale on Piazza Garibaldi. Others start at a meeting point in Pompeii or Sorrento. Some state that hotel pick-up is not included, so read the start point in your confirmation.
Car hire and parking at Vesuvius
A car makes sense if you want to combine the mountain with the slopes and wine estates. The parking area, the shuttle to Quota 1000 and the crater ticket are separate items. Access for private cars up to a given altitude is not guaranteed without a current traffic rule, and no single parking or shuttle fee applies to every kind of visit. Check the rules for the day before you drive.
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Which way suits you
| Way | Good for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Train to Pompei Scavi, then bus | Independent travellers | Two journeys, check the timetable |
| Ticket with return transfer | Half a day with free time at the top | No guide, no hotel pick-up in several listings |
| Guided day tour | Pompeii or Herculaneum plus the crater | Check which entries are included |
| Own car | Slopes, wine estates and flexible days | Access, parking and shuttle are separate |
For most visitors without a car, a ticket with a return transfer is the simplest way up.
Where travellers stay in Naples
Getting to Mount Vesuvius: frequently asked questions
Is there a train to Mount Vesuvius?
Not to the crater entrance. You can take a train to Pompei Scavi and then a mountain bus, or you can book a ticket with a return transfer.
How do I get from Naples to Vesuvius by bus?
Use local transport to Pompei or Ercolano and then the mountain bus. Check the current timetable of line 808, whose timetable runs from 1 October 2026.
Can I get from Naples airport to Vesuvius directly?
Naples airport (NAP) has no direct link to the crater entrance. Take a taxi or transfer to your base, or book a tour from a named meeting point.
Can I drive up to the crater?
Do not assume it. Access for private cars up to a given point depends on the current traffic rule. Parking, shuttle and crater ticket are separate items.
Does a transfer ticket include a guide?
Not by default. Many listings give you the transfer and the entry ticket with free time and no guide. Read the includes before you book.