The Circumvesuviana train usually takes around 35–40 minutes to reach Pompeii, and has a stop right outside of the ruins. The metropolitan train takes around 24 minutes, but the nearest stop to the Pompeii ruins is about a 10-minute walk.

The metropolitan train line doesn’t run to the Piazza Nolana station.

A one-way ticket on the Circumvesuviana usually costs around €3. 60 ($3. 66 USD). A one-way ticket for the metropolitan line typically costs €4. 10 ($4. 17 USD). [4] X Research source

Pickpocketing is often a problem on the train, so keep an eye on your belongings at all times. If you brought luggage with you, store it in the luggage storage facility in the Pompeii Scavi station. You’re not allowed to bring luggage onto the Pompeii site.

Look at a map or ask a local to help you find where you’re going if you’re confused about where to go.

A one-way SITA bus ticket to Pompeii costs about €2. 80 ($2. 85 USD).

You can also purchase your ticket on the bus or reserve a seat ahead of time online. A one-way ticket from Naples to Pompeii costs around €6. 99 ($7. 12 USD).

Bus rides may take longer on the weekends when the roads are busier.

You could also get a taxi if you want to reach the ruins quicker.

If you’d rather not drive yourself, you can also hire a private shuttle or taxi, though these are usually the most expensive at about €25 ($25. 45 USD) per person round trip. You can usually book a shuttle online or by calling a taxi company. [12] X Research source

It usually takes about 35 minutes total to drive to Pompeii from Naples, but it may take longer on weekends when there’s more traffic.

Parking lots at Pompeii usually cost around €3 ($3. 05 USD) an hour. The lots can fill up quickly, so try to get there early in the day to ensure you find a space.

You can pre-purchase tickets online with a credit card at the TicketOne site. There’s free admission to Pompeii on the first Sunday of every month.

This map will have all of the major landmarks that you should see as well as any restrooms, food, and water fountains marked on it.

An audio guide usually costs around €8 ($8. 14 USD). Group tours usually run around €12 ($12. 22 USD) per person while private tour guides can cost roughly €200 ($203. 59 USD). Some private tour guides also offer transportation to and from Pompeii as part of their service.

The Amphitheater is located at the far end of Pompeii. Make your way to it first so you can work your way back to the entrance while seeing the other sites.